Sylvia May Burgher
1940-2019
Sylvia May Burgher – age 78, of Port Williams, passed away
peacefully on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 in Grand View Manor, Berwick.
Born in Scott’s Bay in 1940, she was the daughter of the
late Cecil and Vera (Franklin) Steele. Sylvia moved to Port Williams
at the age of 12 and graduated from the Victoria General Hospital
School of Nursing in 1961. She was always a caregiver (professionally
and privately) and was recognized by the Kings County Caregiver
Community Network in 2008. She had a varied career as an RN; however,
her family and community were her priority. Many
organizations benefitted from her volunteerism including guiding,
Kinettes, hospital auxiliaries, the Diabetes Association and her
church. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Robert
«Bob»; son, Alan, daughters, Karen (Greg MacLellan);
Debbie (Aaron MacIntyre); grandsons, Patrick and Matthew MacIntyre;
granddaughters, Cory and Kathryn Burgher; daughter-in-law Darla
Burgher; brother, Eric; sisters-in-law, Peggy Steele and Marie
Burgher; brother-in-law, George (Kati) Burgher; nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her brother, Murray.
Visitation will be held from 6-7 p.m. on Friday, May 3, 2019 in the
White Family Funeral Home, Kentville. The funeral service, followed by
a reception, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 2019 in the
Port Williams United Baptist Church, Reverend Doctor Don Flowers and
Reverend Ivan Norton officiating. Burial will follow in the
Starr’s Point Cemetery, Kings County (Willow Bank Farm). The
family would like to sincerely thank the staff at Grand View Manor for
their exceptional care of our Mom and the kindness you have shown to
our family. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to
Grand View Manor, the Port Williams United Baptist Church Memorial
Fund or the charity of one’s choice. Funeral arrangements
have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation
Services, Kentville.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Sylvia May Burgher 19402019..
Décès pour la Ville: Kentville, Province: Nova Scotia