Obituary of Mae Beatrice Burns

89, Halifax, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2011 at Glades Lodge, Halifax, NS. Born in Halifax, NS, she was a daughter of the late John and Beatrice (Veit) Johnson. Mae was a long-time congregation member of Sheffield Baptist Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived her loving husband of 62 years, George A. Burns, sons, William (Sandra), Lower Sackville, NS, George (Kathy), Halifax, NS, her daughter, Sharon Snair (Chris), Lower Sackville, NS, niece, Sharon Almas, and nephews, Wayne Johnson and Mark Johnson. Mae was predeceased by her parents, sister, Florence Wilson, and brother, John Robert Johnson. Mae's family wishes to thank the staff of Glades Lodge for the care and compassion given to her while in their care. Arrangements are under the care of JA Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, NS (477-5601), where visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-4. Funeral service will be held on Monday, May 16, 2011 at 1 PM from Sheffield Baptist Church, 80 Lincoln Cross, Halifax, NS with Pastor Henry Grift officiating. Interment will take place in Oakridge Memory Gardens, Lower Sackville, NS. The family would appreciate donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. Words of comfort may be sent to the family by visiting www.walkerfh.com