Amelia BURR

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BURR: Amelia Rose Burr (nee Borowski). Amelia passed away peacefully in her 72nd year on March 17, 2011. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 40 years, Bill and sons, Keith (Fran), Bruce, and James; grandchildren Laura, Jocelyn, and Ian; Lisa (Chris), Kevin, Brittany and great-granddaughter Aaliyah; sister Frances (Wes) Cook of Regina and brother Stan (Barb) Borowski of Brandon and their families. Amelia was born and raised in Brandon and began her working career at radio station CKX. After moving to Winnipeg, she worked for Burns Meats and for 20 years at CJOB. In 1978 she joined Canadian Pacific Airlines, retiring from Air Canada in 2002. Amelia had many enjoyable winter travels with Bill and loved her summers at the family cottage at Victoria Beach. She was an accomplished artist and long time member of the Winnipeg Color Art Club. Her many paintings will be a lasting reminder of her talent and creative nature. Amelia will be dearly missed by her family and many friends. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service was held Friday, March 25th at Immanuel United Church in Winnipeg. The family sincerely thanks Dr. K. Coates and Dr. A. Shojania and their staff for their good care and compassion. Donations in Amelia’s name may be made to the St. Boniface Hospital Foundation, Room D, 1003-409 Tache Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2H 2A6 or to a charity of your choice.

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 26, 2011