Obituary Overview
In Loving Memory of Edith
LEEMET, Edith June (nee Burton) – Passed away peacefully at Hospice Niagara on Sat Dec 22, 2018, surrounded by her loving family following a brief battle with cancer.
Edith was born in Rose Blanche Newfoundland to William and Mabel Burton on Feb 14, 1939. Her family moved to Glace Bay where she later trained as a Registered Nurse at Glace Bay General Hospital. Edith came to St.Catharines in 1960 where she met the love of her life Kaljo. She was proud of her career at the St.Catharines General Hospital and later at the Shaver Hospital.
She was also a long standing member at St. James Anglican Church, Merritton.
She is predeceased by her parents, her brother Johnny B and her mother and father-in-law Eduard and Irmaline and beloved daughter Kathy.
Edith is survived by her husband of 57 years Kaljo, her children John (Tracy), Joann (Tony) Lidstone; grandchildren Jacob, Nicholas, Lauren, Ali and Kailey; her siblings Kaye (Joe) McInnis, and Brent (Margie) Burton and their families. Those who knew her will remember her kindness, her caring and the love she had for her family, whom she said were easy to love. Sunday dinners will never be the same without Edith’s cooking.
We are thankful to the many people who offered their help and support over the last weeks of her life. The wonderful caregivers of the LHIN Home and Community Care and the ‘angels on earth’ at Hospice Niagara. Dr. Brian Kerley, Dr. Elaine O’Reilly, Minister Cathie Crawford-Browning and our extraordinary family, friends and neighbours.
In keeping with Edith’s wishes cremation has taken place. A service to celebrate her life will be held at the Church of the Transfiguration (320 Glenridge Ave at the corner of Glendale) on Thurs Dec 27th at 12:00 p.m. Memorial donations to Hospice Niagara or the Church of the Transfiguration will be appreciated by her family. You are invited to share your memories and condolences on-line at www.pleasantviewcemetery.ca
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edith June Leemet 2018..
Source: Pleasantview Funeral Home & Cemetery
Death notice for the town of: Fonthill, Province: Ontario
Edie was a dear friend, fiercely loyal, never gave up a secret. She was an amazing nurse, kind, thoughtful, always ready to help someone else. She loved her family so much. Edie was always thinking of others before herself. Her door was always open, her table always had an extra seat. Anyone who knew her will feel a loss, but her family will have a huge hole in their lives. I will take comfort in the fact that she’s has wings and is happy in heaven. I will miss you so much. The earth has lost a most beautiful soul.
I am so sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Please pass my condolences to you and your famlly.