JANET SCOTT BURTON

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JANET SCOTT BURTON October 9, 1920 - March 10, 2004 Janet Burton (nee Scott) was born in Saskatoon, SK on October 9, 1920. She spent her early years attending public school, high school and commercial classes. She was a keen, enthusiastic participant in softball teams and played regularly on teams representing her home town. She joined the Armed Forces in 1941 with the C.W.A.C. (Canadian Womens Army Corps) and served in Washington, DC, USA for the British Purchasing Commission. She moved to the General Motors Building in Detroit, MI and worked there as a clerk. She was promoted to Sergeant and was in charge of the drawing office. In July, 1949, she moved to Regina, SK, and was released from active duty as a Sergeant. She received two medals for her service, the CVSM (Canadian Volunteer Service Medal) and the War Medal, 1939 - 1945. Janet and her surviving husband George Robert Burton went to school together in Saskatoon. Both were released from the army in Regina and were engaged and married on August 21, 1945. Her husband stayed in the Armed Forces and both spent time while transferring to numerous Canadian cities through postings. Son George came along in 1959, and eventually were all posted to Winnipeg, in 1967. Retirement from the army paved the way for them to own their own home. Janet was a thoughtful and kind person. And will be very much missed by all who loved her. She is survived by her husband George; son George (Jessica) and granddaughter Meaghan. Cremation has taken place and a time to visit with the family and share memories will be held from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., Friday, March 19 at Neil Bardal Inc., 984 Portage Ave., Aubrey Street entrance. Flowers are gratefully declined. Donations may be made to a charity of choice. NEIL BARDAL INC. 949-2200

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 13, 2004