Thelma “Dukie” E. Burbine
1924-2020
It is with deep sadness that we announce
the peaceful passing of Thelma “Dukie” Elexeia
Burbine, age 95, of River Hebert, NS. Thelma
passed away on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at the Cumberland Regional
Health Care Centre with family by her side.
Born in Chignecto, NS she was a daughter
of the late Lloyd and Edith (Berry) Smith.
Dukie had many jobs until she married
and found her most enjoyable job, caring for her husband, children,
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved to play
games and was very competitive at cards, marble game and
bingo. She loved to read, knit, and quilt. A
wonderful homemaker, she loved having everyone gather around for
special occasions, a meal, or just dropping by.
She will be sadly missed by 3 daughters,
Carol (Mike) Laszchak, Riverview, NB, Bonnie (Jerry) Burke, River
Hebert, NS, Edith Burbine, River Hebert, NS; 2 sons, John (Sylvia),
Riverview, NB and Bruce (Marion), Southampton, NS; 6 grandchildren,
Melinda, Bobbi-Jo, Gerald, Justin, Jaret and Nathan; 7 great
grandchildren; 2 sisters, Fern (Ron) Burbine, River Hebert, NS and
Elaine Smith, Amherst, NS; close family connections, Jason, Judy,
Sonny, Shirley as well as Joan and Carvel Burke; as well as several
nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her husband John;
sisters Blanche, Donnie, Gladys, Alvina and Clara; and brother Lloyd
Jr.
Arrangements are under the care and
guidance of the Jones Family Funeral
Centre, 70 Church Street, Amherst, NS (902-667-8777)
where visitation will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 from 1 pm
until 2 pm, followed immediately at 2 pm by her funeral service,
Pastor Scott Balser officiating. Masks are
mandatory. Burial will follow in the Hillside Cemetery,
River Hebert, NS. Those who wish, may view the service
through live-streaming by visiting Dukie’s memorial page on the
funeral home website.
Donations in memory of Dukie may be made
to the Hillside Cemetery, River Hebert, NS the CRHCC Foundation, or
the charity of your choice.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting Dukie’s online memorial at
www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
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Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia