Georgette Burland

Georgette (June) Burland

1931 – 2018

Passed away peacefully on May 17, 2018 at Elizabeth Bruyere after a short illness. Predeceased by her parents, Geoffrey Robins Burland and Arabella June Burland. Survived by several cousins living in many parts of Canada. Born on May 26, 1931, June grew up in Winnipeg and Ottawa. A graduate of McGill University in Dietetics, she went on to have a long professional career at the Ottawa Hospital, Civic Campus. June was dedicated to innumerable volunteer and charitable organizations and charities. A daily walker, she was well known in the Civic Hospital neighbourhood where she lived for over 60 years. Good natured and friendly with everyone, she was always ready to stop and chat, share her wealth of knowledge about the history of the neighbourhood and her friendly concern for everyone. A visitation will be held on Monday, May 21, at All Saints Anglican Church Westboro, 347 Richmond Road, Ottawa from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. followed by the service and reception. Internment at Pinecrest Cemetery, Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers and for those who wish, donations may be made to the June Burland Fund care of the Ottawa Community Foundation, 301-75 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario, K1P 5E7; by cheque payable to the Ottawa Community Foundation or online at www.OCF-FCO.ca . Special thanks to the Palliative Care staff at the Elizabeth Bruyere for their care and compassion