Mildred Theresa Burke
October 23, 1928 – March 05, 2020
Memorial Donation
Mildred Theresa Burke (Pottie) Mildred “Millie” age 91: It is with sad hearts that we announce the passing of Millie in Grand View Manor, in Berwick formerly of River Bourgeois on Thursday March 5, 2020. Mildred was born on Oct. 3rd, 1928. She was the daughter of the late: Leo and Margaret (McPhee) Pottie. In the 1950’s she and Raymond settled down in Grand Narrows where they raised their family. Upon Raymond’s retirement they returned to River for 31 years, moving to the Valley due to health reasons. Mildred was always ready to show hospitality to those who arrived at her door, a cup of tea, a meal, a game of cards with good conversation and Cape Breton music as a back drop. She was a keen reader and kept up with current events by reading the daily newspapers. She had a strong faith and passed this on to her family. An accomplished and avid knitter, she provided mitts, gloves and touques to her children and grandchildren, some of which are being worn by great grandchildren. Even in her last weeks she would play a game of crib. She is survived by her sons: Gerard (Ann) of Coldbrook , Vernon (Susan) of Port Coquitlam B.C Terry (Cheryl) of Limoges Ont. daughters: Elena (Dana) Sponagle of Lake Echo, Karen (Ken) Gillis of Halifax and Leona (Blake) MacKay of New Glasgow PE. Brother Peter (Sylia) Pottie of River Bourgeois, 16 grandchildren, 13 great grand children, many nieces and nephews . All whose visit’s she greatly enjoyed. She is predeceased by: beloved husband Raymond, infant son: Leo, and sister’s: Delia Cameron and Hilda (Lawrence) Burke. The family would like to thank the staff of Grand View Manor in Berwick for their compassionate care and support. Also a special thank you to the volunteers from St. Anthony’s Parish , Berwick whose visits were deeply appreciated. Visitation will be held at the River Bourgeois Resting Place from 2-4 & 6-8 pm on Thursday March 19th, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday March 20th 2 pm from St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church River Bourgeois with Father John Yake officiating, Burial to follow in the Parish Cemetery, with reception to follow in the Tara Lynn Touesnard Centre. Family flowers only. Memorial Donations in Mildred’s memory may be made to the Grandview Manor, Berwick, St. John the Baptist Cemetery Fund or the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral Arrangements are under the Care and Direction of Green’s Funeral Home, 507 Bernard St. Port Hawkesbury. Expressions of sympathy may be made at: www.greensfuneralhome.ca
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Friday, March 20, 2020
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church
287 Church Point Road
River Bourgeois, Nova Scotia B0E2X0
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mildred Theresa Burke October 23 1928 March 05 2020..
Death notice for the town of: Port-Hawkesbury, Province: Nova Scotia