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BEATRICE (BEA) BURGESS
Born: Jan 07, 1934
Date of Passing: Sep 24, 2022
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BEATRICE (BEA) BURGESS
January 7, 1934 - September 24, 2022
Peacefully in her sleep, Bea passed away September 24, 2022 at Poseidon Care Centre.
Bea was predeceased by her beloved husband Doug on October 17, 2016; her parents, Findlay McGregor, Lydia Sparks; and stepfather Clifford Sparks; sisters, Eva, May, Alice and her brother Orville.
She is lovingly remembered by her children, Kenn Burgess, John Burgess and Lesley (Greg) Burgess; and granddaughter Melanie (Daniel).
Bea was born in Elphinstone and later lived in Winnipeg with her sister and brother-in-law Alice and Fred.
She met the love of her life, Doug an RCAF Pilot, in Portage la Prairie and they were married in 1954. Three kids later, years, and many moves they settled into St. Vital in a condo on Arden.
A memorial service to celebrate Bea's life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Glen Lawn Funeral Home at 2:00 p.m. A private family interment in the family's indoor niche will take place at Glen Lawn Cemetery following the service and prior to the reception.
Special thanks to Riverwood Staff, Poseidon Personal Care Home staff who treated mom and her family with respect, dignity, and love.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Poseidon Care Centre or the Heart and Stroke Foundation in Bea's memory.
The soul is a Great Gift. It frees you up. "If I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there you may be also."
- John 14:3
Family and friends may sign a book of condolence at www.glenlawn.ca
Glen Lawn Funeral Home
204-982-7550
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Sep 29, 2022
Condolences & Memories (2 entries)
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So very sorry Ken,John,Less, & Mel. My heart breaks for you. Auntie Bee was a very special person, she had a way to make you feel special, I know that's how I always felt around her. May she rest in paradise 🙏 - Posted by: Joanne Fontaine (McGregor) (Niece ) on: Sep 29, 2022
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Lesley I was saddened to read of your mother’s passing. Losing a mother is very hard, but know that she is in a better place. My condolences to you and your family and know that I think of you often. Heather Batter - Posted by: Heather Batter (Friend & co-worker from the lab.) on: Sep 29, 2022
