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Helen BURNS Obituary
Peacefully at home with family present on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the age of 78. She will be lovingly missed by her husband of 56 years Robert, children Laurie (Perry Watson), Bruce, Wallace, Donna (Jeffrey Daw), Allan (Stephanie). Predeceased by daughter Bonnie Jean and daughter-in-law Karen. Much loved grandmother of Dale and Julia Watson, Jessica (Brady Polson), Rebecca and Keith Burns, Jordan Daw, Levi and Mackenzie Burns. Dear sister of Bob (Sally) Edwards and sister-in-law Lorna (Charles) Glennie.
Predeceased by parents Norman and Florence (nee Kennedy) Edwards, brothers Harold, Ronald, Myles and Barry and sister Alice Anderson.
Will also be missed by sisters-in-law Virley Edwards, Florence Edwards, Mildred Edwards and brother-in-law Bill Anderson. Will be remembered by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Helen was very involved in her community, particularly the Navan-Vars United Church, Navan-Vars UCW, Navan Women's Institute, Navan Fair Board and numerous other volunteer committees and charitable activities all her life. She has been recognized for her volunteer work and proudly displayed her citations in their home.
Many thanks to Dr. Louise Coulombe and the home palliative care team.
Family and friends are invited to visit at the St. Laurent Chapel of Hulse, Playfair & McGarry 1200 Ogilvie Road (at Aviation Parkway) Thursday January 26, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be Friday, January 27, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at the Navan-Vars United Church, 1129 Smith Road, Navan.
Donations in Helen's name to the following organizations would be gratefully appreciated: Navan-Vars United Church and the Canadian Cancer Society.
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February 16, 2012
Dear Bob and family,
We just today learned of Helen's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies. She will never be forgotten and I am happy that I had the opportunity to know her and work with her on the Fair Board. She was a wonderful lady who will truly be missed by all who knew her.
~~Madeleine and Michael Buckley, Casselman, ON
February 1, 2012
Bob and Family
Our deepest condolences goes out to you and your family. Helen was just a lovely lady she will be missed by everyone. She will be in our prayers
Claude & Mary, Navan, Ontario
Joanne Kinsella Mark Isleifson
January 29, 2012
Our sincere condolences to all the Burns family.
Lyn Presley
January 29, 2012
Our sincere sympathy to the family for your loss. Helen was a remarkable, woman and it was a privledge to know this very kind soul. She will be missed by many.
David and Lyn Presley, Manotick, Ontario
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Heather & Ivan Tanner
January 28, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of a wonderful, wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
Irene & Jack Toonders
January 27, 2012
Our thoughts are with you in a difficult time. It's never easy to lose someone you love. Our deepest sympathies.
January 27, 2012
My sincere sympathy to Bob and family in the loss of Helen, a good friend and W. I. member.
Ruby Proudfoot
Mary Millar
January 27, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with you Robert and all your family. May your many cherished memories of Helen sustain you through this difficult time
Nancy & family (Drury) Youden
January 27, 2012
The Burns family,
Our thoughts are with you. We hope you cherish the many memories and take comfort in the kindness Helen gave to others.
Lynn & Paul McLaughlin
January 26, 2012
Wally, Jessica, Becky and Keith,
Our sincere condolences to all. May your memories bring you comfort.
January 26, 2012
Bob,Laurie,Bruce,Wally,Donna and Alan
Our deepest sympathy to your family,
Helen will never be forgotten by all of us who had the priviledge of knowing her.
Mike & Patti Birch
January 26, 2012
Dear Al and all the Burns family.
My Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Martin Davey. Ottawa
Jane Campbell (nee Lommen)
January 26, 2012
Dear Wally and family, sending you my sincere condolences and deepest sympathies during this difficult time. May memories of the happy times you shared bring you comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
January 26, 2012
Allan, Stephanie, Levi, Mackenzie and all of the Burns and Edwards families ...
You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. May time heal your grieving hearts and may your cherished memories bring you strength and comfort.
Rest peacefully Mrs. Burns ...
Debby, Alain, Carolyne and Scott Sauvé
Jane MacDougall
January 26, 2012
Our sincerest condolences to all of you at this difficult time.
Sincerely Doug and Janey MacDougall
Lori Baker
January 26, 2012
Navan won't be the same without her. My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Burns and Edwards families and all her many friends.
Larry Roy
January 26, 2012
To the Burns family....
Our deepest and heartfelt condolences to a wonderful person who unselfishly gave soo much to her community.
Larry, Carlene Roy and family
January 26, 2012
My thoughts are with All of the Burns and Edwards Family at this difficult and emotional time. I have nothing but the most kindness thoughts of Helen over the years...from Bonnie and I raiding her homemade goodies in her kitchen to her truly amazing ability to show love uncondtionally and never judge those in her community. She was truly a very strong Lady. I thank her, a role model for all.
Sharon McNeely
January 26, 2012
Bob and family
We were sad to read of Helen's passing. It was always so nice to meet up with her at the various fairs or Plowing Match activities.
Liz O'Gorman-Smit & Jerry Smit
Leo & Cherry Bekkers
January 26, 2012
Bob,
Our sincere sympathy. It was a pleasure to have know both of you. I will cherish the time we did the chili cookoff at the fair. Our prayers are with you.
Doreen Edgerton
January 26, 2012
To the Burns Family,
A wonderful person, she will be missed by all that knew her. May fond memories give you comfort.
Judy McCarthy
January 26, 2012
Bob
Please know your Curling Friends are here for you.
Navan Curling Club
January 26, 2012
Laurie and family please accept our condolences your Mom will really be missed.
Daphne, Tom Birch and family, Sarsfield
Kim Neely
January 26, 2012
Donna & Family,
So sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. At least she is at peace and out of pain now. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Kim & Shawn
Lyse McClelland
January 26, 2012
Dear Wally and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lyse
Melissa Riley
January 26, 2012
My condolences to Wally and the family.
Sue Jones
January 26, 2012
Dear Al and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Keep each other close and may you be comforted by your fond memories.
Take care of you.
Judi Moffatt
January 26, 2012
Bob and family;
Helen certainly fought a good fight. She gave it her all. We were extremely appreciative of the effort she made to get out to Mom's 90th in 2010, and again to come out for the Anniversary Service at the church last September. Our heartfelt sympathy to you all. We will miss her.
Keith & Bonnie (Christy) Spady
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob and family; we were saddened to hear of Helen's passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Bev Appleby
January 25, 2012
Wally and Family, sending you our condolences and thinking of you at this difficult time. Bev and John Appleby
Connie (Grimes) Lebrun
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob, Wally, Laurie, Bruce, Donna & Allan -
Thoughts and prayers go out to you this evening. When I reflect on the life of this lovely woman named Helen I can honestly say she was my Momma's very best friend. When my kids were growing up and Mom would call her to tell her "Connie" is coming over, Helen would show up with camera in hand and take pictures and say I'll show these off to the "Navan Folk" and I will always remember that. I will miss her smile, her humour and her quickness which made me often laugh because she would have the final say. Navan, mine and her home town, will not be the same without her in it. Fond memories always,
...there is a place over the rainbow Helen and you will find it.
Connie (Grimes - the baby as Helen would put it), Gilles, Ashley and Jason
Walter & Marlene Hodges
January 25, 2012
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Karen Dashney
January 25, 2012
Bob,Laurie,Bruce,Wally,Donna and Alan
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Helen will never be forgotten by all of us who had the priviledge of knowing her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the weeks to come.
Karen Dashney, Cliff, Mitchell and Courtenay Smith
Margaret(Pomainville) and David Cain
January 25, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Frank McNeely
January 25, 2012
Deepest Sympathies to Bob,Bruce,Laurie,Donna,Wally & Allan.
Frank & Andree McNeely ,Avonlea,Sk
Elizabeth Somerville
January 25, 2012
I wish to express my deepest sympathy to the Burns and Edwards families. My thoughts and prayers are with your.
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob, Laurie, Bruce, Wally, Donna and Allan. Our deepest sympathy to your family. Helen made a difference in the lives of so many people. Her energy, thoughtfulness and smile were contagious. She was a very special person and she will be greatly missed. May your memories help to comfort you.
Mary Wall and Don Cherry
Maureen Walker
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob,
So sorry to hear that Helen has passed away.I'm glad that I had a good visit with her last year when I was home. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen
Glenna Jones (Deavy)
January 25, 2012
My deepest sympathies to the Burns family. Helen was a special lady and will be greatly missed.
William Shaw
January 25, 2012
To the Burns and Edwards families, My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your of memories of Helen bring you comfort
January 25, 2012
Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. Helen will be missed by family, friends and Navan.
Dave and Donna Wall
Arnold & Vivian
January 25, 2012
Bob and Family
May God bless your family in this time of sorrow and may He find the strength for you to remember all the great memories you have and can share of your wife and mother.
Lori Millar
January 25, 2012
My deepest sympathy to Wally, Alan, and the entire Burns family on your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Yvan Jos and Sheila Bedard
January 25, 2012
Sorry to hear the news. She was a great lady and I know she will be missed by all. Best to you and family.
Rena Shaw
January 25, 2012
To the Burns and Edwards families. May God guide you during this sorrowful time.
Eleanor & Jack Hodges
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob and family,
It is with a very sad heart that we send you our deepest condolences. Helen was an amazing lady and will be sorely missed in the community, as well as by her family.
The Navan Fair Parade day will just not be the same without her.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Carol & John Gilchrist
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob, sorry to hear of Helens passing, please know you are in our prayers.
Carol and John Gilchrist.
Debbie Perala
January 25, 2012
To the Burns Family,
Our deepest condolences in the passing of Helen. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow.
Debbie Perala (Lawlor)
Amanda Lange(Jackson)
January 25, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss, Helen was a wonderful woman.
Diane Pieters
January 25, 2012
Dear Bob and family,
My deepest condolences in the recent passing of Helen. What a wonderful lady she was. I always enjoyed my chats with her at Church on Sundays. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Pieters
January 25, 2012
Our deepest sympathies to the entire Burns family.
Jeff and Jodie Baker
Lorrie & Kevin Demsys
January 25, 2012
I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Frances Brind'Amour
January 25, 2012
Laurie & Family,
Sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mark Alexander
January 25, 2012
Bob & Family, I wish my deepest sympathy to all the Burn's family. Helen was very active and supportive of many events and organizations in the area. She will be missed.
Bonnie Cherry
January 25, 2012
Helen will be greatly missed. Her spark and her love of life. Our prayers and thoughts are with the family at this time. She is now celebrating her new life in Heaven.
Bonnie & Bruce Cherry
Cheryl McNeely
January 25, 2012
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Helen was an amazing woman the community has lost a real treasure.
Tim, Cheryl, Sydney, Taylor and Byron McNeely
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