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BURNESE MILDRED ECCLES (CLIFFORD)
Born: Feb 02, 1921
Date of Passing: Apr 16, 2020
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BURNESE MILDRED ECCLES
(nee CLIFFORD)
February 2, 1921 - April 16, 2020
She grew up in Silver Park, Saskatchewan and at age 21 travelled to Toronto with her sister Jean to support the war effort as a riveter. There she met and married Kenneth James Eccles in 1942. After the war they settled in Winnipeg. she was blessed with seven children, thirteen grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She is survived by six of her children, Sandra L'Hirondelle (Richard), Murray (Margaret), Clayton (Bev), Judy Lyons (David), Lee (Julie), Keith (Rachel). She was predeceased by her husband Ken and son Jimmy. She also had a special relationship with her ex-daughter-in-law Debbie; her deceased best friend Lee Paget; and her five deceased siblings, Murray, Marion, Dorothy, Jean, Lois. She was also in daily contact with her special niece Valerie.
For many years she hosted a Sunday breakfast in her home for her children and their friends.
She passed away peacefully under the care of the wonderful, compassionate staff at the Convalescent Home of Winnipeg on April 16, 2020.
As per Mom's request cremation has taken place with no immediate service.
We were fortunate to have her with us to celebrate her 99th birthday with most of her family and friends. Burnese loved playing the piano up until a few days before her passing.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Burnese's honour to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation, 675 McDermot Avenue, Room ON1160, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3E 0V9. Make a donation to
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 18, 2020
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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Mrs. Eccles was a neighbor for a number of years. As I grew up with Judy. Remeber so well for playing the piano at Judy & David Wedding, when the DJ didn't show up. My condolence go out to the family. - Posted by: Gwen Battaglia (Smith) (Old neighbor) on: Apr 26, 2020
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Burnese has been a neighbor and friend for the past 5 years. I won't forget our first Carriage House North New Years' get together party. Most in attendance were in their 70's/80's, me in my late 50's and Burnese in her mid 90's. Punch-line is, I like some others dropped out before midnight but not our Burnese. She partied and played piano till after 1:00 a.m. Her energy was limitless. She will be missed. - Posted by: Patricia Picklyk (Neighbour/Friend) on: Apr 20, 2020