Helen Mildred Burns – 92, Williams Country Home, Hilden, formerly of Truro, passed away peacefully, with her special friend Madison at her side, on Saturday morning, February 7, 2015, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born August 31, 1922, in Montrose, Prince Edward Island, she was a daughter of the late Harry and Christina (Marshall) Pridham.

Helen was a member of Brunswick Street United Church. A dedicated homemaker all her life, she   enjoyed cooking, sewing, knitting and gardening.

Helen is survived by her son, Hadley Jr. (Saundra) Burns, Cambridge, Ontario; daughter, Helen "Gay" Ogden, Truro; grandchildren, Christine, Cpl. David (Andra), Marsha, Mary (Adam), Kelly (Katie), Terri (Jake); great grandchildren, Conner, Christopher, Peter, Ruthie, Harvey, Emma, Skylar, Summer, Damian, Zackery, Logan; sister, Shirley (Blair) Barbour, Prince Edward Island; brothers, Alder (Bessie) Pridham, Herbert (June) Pridham, Prince Edward Island; Alfred Pridham, Manitoba; sister-in-law, Andrene Pridham, Lunenburg; several nieces and nephews. Along with her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Hadley Maxwell Burns; sister, Ina (Murray) Gulliver; brothers, Frank in infancy, Ernest; great grandson, Liam.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Helen’s family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Friday, February 13, 2015, and where the funeral service will be held 2 p.m., Saturday, February 14, 2015, Reverend John Parsons officiating. Reception will follow. Spring interment in Selmah United Church Cemetery. If so desired, donations in Helen’s memory to Colchester Food Bank or a charity of choice are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Helen’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com