BURNS, Stella Ann - Stella Ann Burns of Toronto, Ontario. Lovingly known as Granny, passed peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital, on March 19, 2020, in her 98th year, with loving daughter Terry watching over her.
Born July 22,1922 in Toronto, Stella was predeceased by her husband, James Joseph, her parents Ellen and James Hickey of Toronto, her son James John Burns Jr and her siblings Monica Hickey, Marie Nix, James Hickey, Rita McCuish and Clare Nicole.
With her beautiful voice, Granny sang her way through life’s triumphs and challenges, was part of the Clairlea Hockey Association in their early years, a member of Our Lady of Fatima choir and working to provide love and support for her twelve children: Anne (Jack Trail), Patricia (Bill), Peggy (Richard Bowie), James (Maria), Theresa, Frances, John (Darla), Kenneth (Carol), Mary (Peter Egerton), Thomas (Carol), Joseph (Michelle), Gerard.
Lovingly remembered by her 36 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.
Her daughter Theresa (Terry) lovingly dedicated 22 years caring for Granny. The family extends their unending gratitude to Terry and all of Granny’s caregivers over the past few years.
Thanks to the dedicated staff on the Palliative Care floor at Michael Garron Hospital for their compassionate care. Granny attended a wonderful program where every week she was entertained and stimulated with various therapies, exercise, massage, activities, and entertainment, being treated to something new every week. Granny particularly enjoyed the music programming, where the music would motivate her to keep time to the music with her hands and feet.
If desired, donations can be made payable to the "Providence Healthcare Foundation, Adult Day Program, Music Programing in memory of Stella Burns." https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/42196/donation
Cremation has occurred. A celebration of life will take place at a later date, when it is safe to do so. Arrangements with Paul O'Connor funeral home, Scarborough.
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