BURDEN, JUDY GRACE

June 2, 1953 - December 24 2022

It is with profound sadness that the family of Judy Grace Burden announce her passing on December 24, 2022 at Curtis Memorial  Hospital at the age of 69. Judy  was born on June 2, 1953 in Noddy Bay, NL to Elsie and Ambrose Hedderson. Judy was a great mom of four boys as well as a grandma and great grandma. She was married to Elias Burden for 53 years. She was a  member of the church pretty much her entire life.  After her boys were all grown up she spent her later years volunteering in her home town of St. Lunaire -Griquet, NL Left to mourn her:  Husband Elias, Sons  Murray(Lana) Morgan (Tammy), Dexter.  Grandson Damien(Dawn) and Granddaughters Chloe, Destiny, Hayley, Tamara, and Brooklynn. Great Grandkids Hunter, Heath and Caleigh. Sisters Cassie(Karl), Rita, Iris and Lorrie Pilgrim (Marlon). Brothers Ross(Pansy), Ernest(Frances) Also all her in-laws, her homecare worker Sandra Pilgrim and a large circle of nieces, nephews and the numerous close friends that she had made over her 69 years.  Predeceased by parents  Ambrose and Elsie, Son Danny as well as many more family members The family would like to thank all the staff at Curtis Memorial hospital who took such good care of Judy. Special thanks to Mikey for being my our Mom's nurse for all these years  and taking such good care of her.  She talked about you all the time. Also much appreciation to everyone for the support given us at this sad time. The visits, prayers, food or just being there when  we needed to talk or cry. All your support will never be forgotten. In lue of flowers memorial donations are being accepted.
The visitation and Funeral Service were held at the Pentecostal Church in St. Lunaire- Griquet on December 29th, 2022 at 2:00pm with Major Anthony Stokes and Major Beverly Dart Stokes, burial followed in the St. Lunaire- Griquet Salvation Army Community Cemetery. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatres Funeral Home St. Anthony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard Funeral Director.

GIBBONS, JUDY

1925-2019

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Judy Gibbons of Plum Point on May 23rd at Caribou Memorial Veterans' Pavilion in St. John's.

Judy will be sadly missed by her children John (Ivy), Rose (Frank) Boyle, Dwight (Beulah), Genevieve (Rod Caines), Abraham (former daughter-in-law Sherry Hounsell), her grandchildren SheriLee (Borje) Chambers, Janessa (Stephen) Kerr, Sarah Caines (Kevin O'Shea), Jean (Scott) McGrath, David Boyle, Andrew Caines, John Gibbons, and great-grandchildren Michael, Jonathan and Cora.  Her kindness, ever-ready smile and quirky humour will be remembered by all.  

Judy was the daughter of Frank and Sarah (Hoddinott) Samson.  She was predeceased by her loving husband Abraham (Abe) in 2003, and siblings Chesley (Kirsty), Garland (Caroline), Alma, Roseannah (George) Chambers, Daisy (Allan) Saunders, Joyce  Coombs, Grace (Stewart) Taylor, Julian (Bride).  She is survived by her sister Bertha (Gerald) Payne of Corner Brook, sisters-in-law Jane (James) Toope, Gladys (Roy) Gibbons, Virginia (James) Gibbons and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Judy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  Family always came first.  Her devotion, moral compass and strength of character were exemplary.  Even through the toughest challenges, her kind, nurturing manner and her deep love of family persisted.  Judy had an enormous appreciation of life and all living things.  An avid gardener and an enthusiastic berry-picker, she enjoyed every moment in nature.

Heartfelt thanks are extended to Judy's caregivers at Caribou Memorial Veterans Pavilion.  We are so grateful for the love and exceptional care that was provided.

Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, May 28, at the Anglican Church of the Advent in Plum Point, and there will be a Family Service at 7:00 pm.  The funeral is scheduled for 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 29, followed by the burial at Pond Cove Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Judy to the Church of the Advent, P. O. Box 75, Plum Point, NL A0K 4A0.  Online condolences may be made through Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony, NL.