It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Florence Anna Burns (nee Melanson), age 67, of River Hebert. Florence passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre.
Born in Joggins, NS, she was the daughter of the late Alexandre and Edmee (Richard) Melanson.
Florence graduated from River Hebert High School and left Joggins to move to Toronto where she started her banking career. She worked tirelessly to provide for her girls. She finished her career at the Community Credit Union in Amherst 5 years ago. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and most of all spending time with her family.
She will be sadly missed by her daughters Kimberly (Bruce) Harrison, Ottawa, Teresa (Peter) Brown, Athol, Christine (Keith) Burns, Waterloo, Lynda (Kent) Harrison, Amherst; 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandson; brothers Fred (Pat), Miramichi, Ovila (Gloria), Francis and Donald all of Joggins.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Furlong~Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church St, Amherst (902-667-8777) where a funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at 2:30 pm.
Those wishing to make a donation in Florence's memory may do so to the Cancer Society or the charity of your choice.
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