BURTON, MELVINA CAVILL
Unexpectedly at her residence on January 16, 2016, Mrs. Melvina Cavill (Winsor) Burton, wife of Mr. Robert E. Burton of Pennfield, NB. Born in Triton, NL on February 2, 1948, she was a daughter of the late Maxwell and Ruth Winsor.
A loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, in addition to her husband Robert, Melvina is survived by her three sons: Robbie (Julie) of Beaver Harbour, NB, Jamie (Carol) of Oshawa ON and Lance (Jody) of Pennfield, NB; grandchildren Kayla, Jozie, Joey and Zachary; great-granddaughter: Dahlia; siblings: Maxine (Walter) Lane of Grand Falls, NL, Wes (Norma) Winsor of Deer Lake, NL, Kerry (Joan) Winsor of Grand Prairie, AB, Brett (Diane) Winsor of Triton, NL and Blair (Nicole) Winsor of Blacks Harbour, NB; sister-in-law Donna Winsor of Pennfield, NB; several nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.
Besides her parents, Melvina was predeceased by one brother: Glyndon Winsor.
Melvina was truly one of a kind. Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her instantly fell in love with her kind and caring heart. She was known as the care taker in the family and she found great pleasure in taking care of not only her own family but others as well, especially the elderly. Her and Robert helped many children over the years as they were well loved Foster Parents. Her Newfoundland roots were always a big part of her life and she often talked of returning home for a visit. She had a passion for music and loved to play her accordion when she got the chance. Melvina was always up for a good laugh and enjoyed being a prankster, playing little tricks and getting laughs out of her family and friends. She was a long time member of Sea View Full Gospel Church and loved and cherished her church family and loved her Lord and Savior. Melvina's smile, sense of humor and helping hand will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Arrangements in the care of the St. George Funeral Home (755-3533) 26 Portage Street, St. George, NB. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9pm. The funeral service will take place at the Sea View Full Gospel Church, Back Bay, NB on Thursday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Gordon Cooke officiating. The interment will be held in the Pennfield Rural Cemetery in the spring.
In Melvina's memory, donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association, the NB Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Alzheimer's Society would be appreciated by the family.
Online condolences and donations may be placed at www.stgeorgefh.ca