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JUDY URSULA BURNS (PETERSON)
Born: Jun 02, 1945
Date of Passing: Jul 06, 2013
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryJUDY URSULA BURNS (PETERSON) June 2, 1945 - July 6, 2013 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Judy Ursula Burns, lifetime socialist, activist, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Judy is survived by her husband Raymond of 47 years, daughter Phoebe, much loved grandchildren Oliver and Molly, her brother Robin Peterson (Yumi), sisters Margaret Walker and Olivia Yarmoluk, and nieces and nephews. Judy was born in Brighton, England a place of which she had very fond memories. Judy's life was filled with vibrant social activism. In her early teens she proudly took part in the nuclear disarmament protests at Aldermaston. After immigrating to Canada in the 1960s, she was an organizational keystone in opposing the Vietnam War. Judy and Raymond met through their shared involvement in anti-war organizing. They continued a life together of political activism, attending numerous rallies and peace marches over the years. Judy worked for social justice and peace, always striving to help others. Raymond and Judy moved to Winnipeg in 1969. They lived in the North End, where they raised their daughter Phoebe. Judy worked tirelessly for her community. She fought for local projects such as a new gym at Luxton School, the establishment of an alternative flexible learning program in the Winnipeg School Division, the school ownership and operation of the cafeteria at Gordon Bell, a riverbank trail through St. John's Park to downtown, most recently the committee for the bicentennial of the coming of the Selkirk settlers to the Red River settlement and countless other community projects. Judy focussed her beliefs through the New Democratic Party. She worked as an organizer on countless NDP campaigns. She served on many executive committees and as a constituency assistant. Later, Judy became a riding assistant in the North End of Winnipeg, where she indelibly helped people with their day-to-day concerns. Fun loving, clever and witty, Judy was well known for her amazing ability to organize community meals and potlucks. She loved to prepare delicious food for her family and especially to entertain at the family cabin at Winnipeg Beach. In shared observance of Judy's life a pot luck supper is to be held at the home of Ron and Judy Wasylycia-Leis at 59 Bannerman on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 starting at 6:00 p.m.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jul 13, 2013
Condolences & Memories (19 entries)
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Ray- Our condolences to you and your family of your loss. We will surely miss Judy at the lake. - Posted by: Paul & Jeannette Leveque (Neibour at Winnipeg Beach) on: Jul 23, 2013
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Dear Ray, Phoebe and family my deepest condolences to you and yours. I'm so sorry for your loss I was saddened to see and shocked. My heartfelt condolences at this time. Rose & Family. - Posted by: Rosemary (old neighbor) on: Jul 19, 2013
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So sorry to hear of Judy's passing Ray. My condolences to you and the family. - Posted by: Sherry Dangerfield (friend and co-worker) on: Jul 17, 2013
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Ray - Sincere condolences to you and you family. Kathy & Don - Posted by: Kathy Holt & Don Tiessen (friends) on: Jul 15, 2013
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Ray, the many stories you shared at work spoke highly of your devotion to Judy. The sorrow of her passing will be difficult to heal. My deepest condolences. Rob - Posted by: Rob Clairmont (Long-time co-worker of Ray) on: Jul 15, 2013
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What a truly inspiring soul to celebrate. Love you Nana. Shalom. - Posted by: Lisa Rae Minuk (Friend) on: Jul 15, 2013
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I'm so sorry for your loss, Ray. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. - Posted by: Mauricio Martinez () on: Jul 14, 2013
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Our deepest condolences from the Tanner family. - Posted by: Randy ans Barb Tanner (friends) on: Jul 14, 2013
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Judy will be missed for all the wonderful things she helped make happen in our community. I met Judy through the community centre over fifteen years ago. Judy always had a smile for everyone. Even when things weren't going as we hoped. She was instrumental in growing Luxton Community Centre. Thank you for the memories you will be missed - Posted by: Carolyn DerochieLotz (Community friend) on: Jul 14, 2013
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Our sincere condolences Ray on the passing of Judy. - Posted by: Pauline & Michael Gale () on: Jul 12, 2013
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Ray, please accept my sincerest condolences on the passing of Judy. I'm sure that her absence will leave a profound emptiness in your life, but you can be comforted by her legacy and the many great memories of things that you did together. - Will Miller - Posted by: Will Miller (Former co-worker) on: Jul 12, 2013
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Dear Ray and family, Judy was a valued member of the Bicentennial of the Red River Selkirk Settlement Committee, representing the Seven Oaks Historical Society during last year's commemoration. She made a great and conscientious contribution to the overall project and chose the title line for our commemorative plaque after a weekend of in depth research. My sincere sympathy to you and your family in this sad loss of your dear wife. - Posted by: Phyllis Fraser (fellow Bicentenary of the Red River Selkirk Settlment Committee member) on: Jul 12, 2013
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I met Judy through her participation on the Bicentenary of the Red River Settlement Committee. She was a valued member of the group, always ready to contribute and a positive thinker whether she agreed with an idea or not. I will always remember her cheery smile. - Posted by: Rob Tisdale (Bicentenary Committee colleague) on: Jul 12, 2013
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Every community and neighbourhood has a limited number of people who are the stalwarts, holding things together, fighting, organizing, linking, thinking, and planning, so that those living in the community now and for years to come can enjoy what has been created. Judy was this to our neighbourhood, and while I am still new to the area, I appreciate that I enjoy living here partly due to the fruits of her tireless labour. I am saddened and feel the hole left behind, in both our hearts and at the heart of our community. Thank you Judy, thank you Ray. I know Judy's powerful community spirit lives on and grows strong in Phoebe and it is for us left behind to honour her with our efforts, for a great neighbourhood and a just society. - Posted by: Alon Weinberg (Neighbour) on: Jul 11, 2013
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Dear Phoebe and Ray I'm very saddened by Judy's passing. I'm sure that you are missing her terribly. May it help you to know that she has touched so many others in this community who share a small portion of your sorrow. Her many contributions, and her commitment and passion are legacies that insure she will not soon be forgotten. - Posted by: Wendy Land (friend) on: Jul 10, 2013
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Ray and Phoebe, so sorry for your loss. we loved working with Judy, she was an amazing woman. - Posted by: Candice & Guy Stearns (Friends and fellow activists int the Flexible Learning start-up) on: Jul 10, 2013
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My deepest condolences Ray! - Posted by: Loreto Gutiérrez () on: Jul 10, 2013
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Judy was a founding member of the Residents' Association comprising the two Winnipeg neighbourhoods St. John's Park and Luxton that I had the pleasure to help organize. I was new to the community at that point and out of the goodness of her and Ray's heart they invited me to share Christmas dinner with them while Phoebe was either at or just coming back from teaching in Quebec. That was just one of the many wonderful memories that I will remember of Judy - compassionate, genuine and a fighter. - Posted by: John Wilmot (Decade and a half neighbourhood friend and co-activist) on: Jul 10, 2013
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Dear Ray I was so very sorry to learn about your wife and wanted you to know I was thinking of you at this very sad time. I never met Judy but she looks as if she was a wonderful person and a very accomplished womAn. Sincerely Colin Glassco - Posted by: Colin Glassco (Great friend of Ray) on: Jul 10, 2013