Passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 20, 2021, following a brief illness with her family by her side, and in the house in which she was born, Jean Burden of Clarenville, age 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Ralph (2000), daughter-in-law Carol (2000), siblings Rhoda, Ethel, Jim, Hazel, Phyllis and Geraldine. Leaving to cherish a lifetime of love and memories five children: Wayne Burden, Jeanne Sali (Richard), Beverley Richard (Guy), Alan Burden (Valerie) and Gerri Burden (Trevor Fradsham); nine grandchildren John Burden (Kelsey), Marc Richard (Megan and expected 1st great grandchild), Luke Richard (Jennifer), Evan Richard, AJ Burden, Sara Burden, Rebecca Sali (Adam), Erin Sali and Robyn Sali; sister Evangeline Snelgrove (Earl), brother-in-law Obediah Burt, sister-in-law Marigold Burden (Charlie), brother-in-law Milton Burden (Margie); special best friend Muriel Rodway; numerous nieces and nephews; and friends.
Mom was a fiercely proud Newfoundlander who lived a lifetime of community service to the Clarenville hockey and figure skating community. She was a long term presenter of the Elizabeth Swan trophy presented annually in memory of her close friend. She was equally as active with Air Cadet League of Canada as well as the local Legion. She held numerous executive positions including becoming the first female president of Branch 27. Her enthusiasm for veterans, hockey and curling could only be matched by her enthusiasm for knitting – 70 years or more for family, friends, and numerous charities- Special Olympics, hospital auxiliary, NICU St. John’s to note a few. There wasn’t a knitting pattern she couldn’t follow or a knitting request denied.
Her knitting needles now silent. Rest easy Mom.
Family caring for family.
Visitation and funeral service time and date to be announced.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Jean Burden Strong
September 3 1930 – July 20 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Clarenville, Province: T-N