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 1 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024, at First United Church, 711 Prince Street, Truro, Reverend Catherine Crooks officiating. Reception will follow in Memorial Hall. Private interment in Watson Cemetery, 1997 East Prince Street, Salmon River. 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.