Obit: BURRIS, Bonnie [née WILLIAMS]
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- Subject: Obit: BURRIS, Bonnie [née WILLIAMS]
- From: "Eric Keys" <Eric_Keys_uid84@yahoogroups.invalid>
- Date: Sun, 02 Oct 2011 16:02:39 -0000
Bonnie Burris 1949-2011
Bonnie Burris, age 62, of Linden, ended her life's journey peacefully at
home on September 30, 2011, surrounded by her loved ones after a
courageous battle with cancer. Born in Springhill, she was a daughter of
the late Laurie and Ruth (MacEachern) Williams of Rockley. Bonnie was a
very active volunteer in her community, a member of the Just Us Group,
and she enjoyed Gardening and spending time with her grandchildren.
Bonnie will be sadly missed by her husband of 47 years, Lloyd Burris; 7
children, Kathy Burris, John Burris, Kenneth Burris, Mary Laceby, Henry
Burris, Ruth Burris and Gary Burris.; 2 brothers Hughie and Karl
Williams; 12 grandchildren, Chris, Danny, Steven, Ricky, Bev, James,
Zac, Taylor, Kory and Ruth, as well as several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by brothers Layton and Ricky, and a sister Kathryn.
Arrangements have been entrusted to W Allen Funeral Home, 60 Water St,
Oxford (447-2167). Family and friends are invited to visit at the
funeral home on Sunday, October 2, 2011 from 1 - 4 pm. A funeral service
will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 3, 2011 at 2 pm, Lay
Worship Leader David Jones officiating. A private family burial will
take place in the Renwick United Church Cemetery following the service.
Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bonnie may do so to the
North Cumberland Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
[Sunday, 02-October-2011 W Allen Funeral Home, Oxford, NS]
[collected by EMKeys 2011-10-02]