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Elsie M. Burris

It is with sadness that we must announce the peaceful passing of Elsie M. Burris, age 99, of Linden, NS. Elsie passed away at the East Cumberland Lodge, Pugwash on Sunday, September 21, 2014.
Born in Linden, NS, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Mary (Huston) Finley.
She was a member of the Women's Institute and the Eastern Star. Elsie was a teacher most of her life, having taught in Cumberland and Colchester counties. She was very fluent in genealogy and had a great memory.
She will be dearly missed by her sons Harold (Marilyn), Ontario, Lloyd of Linden, NS, David (Marguerite), Ontario; 10 grandchildren, and 17 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Pauline Finley, Linden, NS
She was predeceased by her husband John, her daughter Hattie Smith, daughter-in-law Bonnie; brothers Harold, Stewart, and Wilfred; sisters Freda Smith.
Arrangements have been entrusted to W. Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St., Oxford, NS (902-447-2167) where visiting hours will take place on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 25, 2014 at 2 pm, Ruth Gamble, DLM officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Oxford, NS.
Those wishing to make a donation in Elsie's memory may do so to the Pine Grove Cemetery or the charity of your choice.
Online condolences and sharing of memories may be made to the family by visiting www.allenfuneralhome.ca or by visiting our Facebook page.

 

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