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It is with heavy hearts and love that we announce the passing of Lillian Burns on Saturday, October 21st, 2023 in her 102nd year of life.
Lillian was born on February 4th, 1921 in Maniwaki, Quebec to parents Albert and Edith McClelland. She moved to Lyn in 1931 and resided in the area for over 90 years. Predeceased by her husband Robert Mansel Burns, her beloved son Allan Burns, sisters Norma Bolin (Stuart) and Jean Lockhead (Joe) and brother Frederick McClelland (Freda). Much loved mother of Fay Agopsowicz (the late Leon), David Burns (Martha), and Jane Burns. Treasured Grandmother of Jamie Scace (Linda), Jody Downs (Greg), Matthew Burns, Kyle Burns, Thomas Burns (Kiersten), Jacqueline Quesnel (Sidney), and Andrea Hamsik (Ashley). Dearly missed by many, including great grandchildren Jessie Scace, Sam Scace, Christopher Downs, Greyson Burns, Milo Burns, Jack Hamsik, Eleanore Burns, Jordyn Bascoe, as well as step-grandchildren Kate, Geoff (Kylie), and Dani (Wil) McKenna and step-great grandchildren Izaac, Ronan, and Gabriel McKenna. She adored her many nieces, nephews and the rest of her large extended family. Lillian will be remembered by her many dear and longtime friends.
Steadfastly loving and loyal, she was the epitome of grace and strength. We are very fortunate to have had her love and guidance for so many years as the true matriarch of our family. She touched the lives of many and was greatly admired by her family and friends.
Lillian was an active and long-standing member of St. John’s Anglican Church and the Anglican Church Women (ACW) in Lyn. She was also a dedicated volunteer, including with Brockville’s Palliative Care program for 40 years and organizations such as Brockville Loaves and Fishes and the Lyn Heritage Place Museum. For 26 years, she was an employee of Burnbrae Farms, and also served on the board of the Hudson Burnbrae Foundation for many years. She was the recipient of the YMCA Peace Medal and Lyn Citizen of the Year Award.
Her hobbies included bridge, swimming, traveling, reading, and faithfully following the Toronto Blue Jays.
She will be greatly missed, and her legacy will live on in the hearts of those who had the privilege of knowing her. We would like to extend special thanks to the Palliative Care Team at the Brockville General Hospital for their excellent care.
Family and friends may pay their respects at the Irvine Funeral Home and Chapel, 4 James Street E. Brockville on Friday, October 27th from 5:00 till 8:00pm thence to St. John the Baptist Church Lyn for visitation on Saturday October 28th from 10:00am until time of service at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in Lyn Cemetery. In memoriams to St. John the Baptist Church or the Brockville General Hospital Palliative care unit will be gratefully acknowledged.
Saturday October 21st 2023
Death notice for the town of: Brockville, Province: Ontario
death notice Lillian Burns Saturday October 21st 2023
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We offer our deepest sympathies to the family and friends of Lillian Burns Saturday October 21st 2023 and hope that their memory may be a source of comfort during this difficult time. Your thoughts and kind words are greatly appreciated.