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Alice Elaine (Craswell, Hurry) Burns – 91, Truro,
passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at Shannex Cedarstone Enhanced
Care, Truro. Born at home in Clyde Station, Prince Edward Island
during a total solar eclipse in August 1932, she was the youngest
daughter of the late Harry Ray and Katherine Marjorie
“Katie” (Matheson) Craswell.
Alice was a devoted mother to her three beloved daughters,
Bonnie Dawn Hurry (Joffre DuCharme), Janice Katherine Davison
(Mickey), Tanya Kim Collins (David); step son, Dr. Peter Burns. She
cherished her grandchildren, Dr. Kate Collins Ferazman (Siavash), Amy
Fraser (Andrew), Sam Collins, Kelson Burns, Sarah Burns, Owen Burns;
great grandchildren, Logan, Hudson, Abby and Theo. She is also
survived by her dear sister, Hazel MacLeod.
Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved
husband, Reverend Carman George Burns; former husband and father of
her three daughters, Henry Hurry; dear sister, Vivian Redding; infant
niece, Joy MacLeod.
Alice’s career was dedicated to serving others at
NS School for Girls and NS Youth Training Centre, where she supervised
an apartment program for intellectually challenged youth who were dear
to her heart. She and her husband, Carman lived in Clifton, New
Brunswick, River John and Bermuda, where she supported his ministry in
the United Church of Canada churches. A life-long member of First
United Church, Truro, Alice was also a proud member of the UCW. She
was a talented seamstress and she created many prom and wedding
dresses for her daughters. She also volunteered with the Heart and
Stroke Foundation.
A Celebration of Life for Alice will be held in Truro at a
later date to be confirmed. If so desired, donations in her memory to
First United Church, Truro, or Berwick United Church Camp (where she
and her husband, Carman first met) are welcomed.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Tributes, words of
comfort and memories may be shared at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Rest in peace, Alice. Your
sweet nature, kindness and dedication
to your family and
community will always be remembered.
1932 2024
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia
death notice Alice Evelyn Burns 1932 2024
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