Betty Burgess age 79, of Truemanville, Cumberland County, N.S. passed away Saturday, August 8, 2009 at Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Upper Nappan, N.S.
She was a daughter of the late Norman and Mildred (Weeks) Tuttle
Betty was a former owner of Acadian Florists, Amherst and was involved in the Florist Industry for over 45 years including District Representative for F.T.D. Canadian Affairs Committee Atlantic Region and Director of Flowers Canada. She was a prominent designer, winning many honors, teaching at the N.S.A.C. in Truro, as well as Guest Designer at many retail and wholesale trade shows and open houses nationally.
Betty had a passion for gardening, genealogy, old houses, history, nature, bird and animal life.
She is survived by sister Barbara (Charles) Pratt of London, ON, niece Laura (Rod) Shaw of Oakville, ON and nephew David (Chary) Pratt of London, ON, her husband David and many caring cousins.
Besides her parents, she was predeceased by an infant son.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 10, 2009 from 7-9 p.m.
A celebration of Betty's life will be on Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. all in Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst. (667-9906)
A private burial will be held in the Amherst Cemetery at a later date.
Flowers appreciated or memorial donations in Betty's memory may be made to the L.A. Animal Shelter.
www.campbells-amherst.ca