The passing of Shirely Burns (New Waterford, Nova Scotia) leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on May 20, 2024 at the age of 88. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She is survived by : her parents, Dan McLeod and Mary Jo McLeod (Groves); her children, Mary Jeffery (John), Danny, Andrew (Brenda), Cathy MacPhee (Scott), Shirley "Teddy Bear", Tommy (Debbie), Francis "Frankie" New Waterford (late Aubrey), Eleanor Roach (Terrence), Melvin "Gussie" (Carolyn), Fred (Krista) and Roy (Catherine); her sister-in-law Jackie Camus (Arthur); her significant other Frankie; her siblings, Sarah, Catherine, Tom and Joe; and her parents-in-law, Michael and Sarah Burns. She is also survived by several brother and sister in-laws.

Visitation was held on Thursday, May 23rd 2024 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the McLellan Funeral Home (3188 Plummer Ave, New Waterford, NS B1H4K4). A funeral Mass was held on Friday, May 24th 2024 at 2:00 PM at the Parish Church of St. Leonard, Mount Carme (3180 Mt Carmel Ave, New Waterford, NS B1H4E4). A reception was held on Friday, May 24th 2024 at 3:00 PM at the Remembrance & Fellowship (495 Smith St, New Waterford, NS B1H4K4).

Donations in Geraldine's memory may be made to Maple Hill Manor or Alzheimer's Association of Nova Scotia. Online expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at: http://www.mclellanfuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
McLellan Funeral Home