Florence Lillie
Burgess – 98, Bible
Hill, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, September 5, 2017, at
Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Ingonish, Cape
Breton, she was a daughter of the late John and Florence (Wilson)
Hardy, who were a fishing family in that community.
Florence was a member of St. John’s Anglican
Church, Truro. When she moved to Truro, she was a housekeeper for
various families and after marriage, she looked after her own home and
family. She was very meticulous about her appearance and there was
never anything out of place at her house. She enjoyed playing cards
with her friends, enjoyed cooking meals for special occasions for her
family and absolutely loved when her step great grandchildren would
visit.
Florence is survived by her sisters, Mary Matthews, Edmonton,
Alberta; Blanche Bayliss, Toronto, Ontario; Shirley (Valmore) Dumais,
Kingston, Ontario; brother, Ewart Hardy, Ingonish; step daughter, Kaye
Waller, Stoney Creek, Ontario; step daughter-in-law, Charlotte
Burgess, Murray Siding; step grandchildren, Denise Burgess (Tom
Thomson), Valley; Charlene Burgess, Truro; Nathan (Leona) Burgess,
Belleville, Ontario; William "Willie" (Carrie)
Burgess, Bible Hill; Stephanie (Frank) Dukarich, Stoney Creek,
Ontario; David Waller (Barbara), England; numerous step great
grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was
predeceased by her husband, Arleigh William Burgess; step son, Dennis
Burgess; sisters, Minnie MacLean, Violet MacLean; brothers, George
Hardy, Duncan Hardy; nephew, Weldon Matthews.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall –
Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro. Honouring
Florence’s wishes, a private funeral service will be held
with The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Interment in Terrace Hill
Cemetery. Family flowers only. If so desired, donations in
Florence’s memory to Diabetes Canada are welcomed. Private
messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing
Florence’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A
Condolence" at:
www.mattatallvarnerfh.com