Obituary of Ann Burden

It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness, that we announce the sudden passing of our vibrant and loving wife and mother, Elizabeth “Ann” Burden of Hantsport, on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at the age of 73. She was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Smith) MacBurnie.

Ann shared 53 wonderful years with her devoted husband and soulmate, Robert. The love they shared throughout those years was one of the greatest - a true love story that will never end. She was a proud and loving mother to Amanda and Jennifer, always offering support, encouragement and unconditional love, she was their biggest cheerleader. Her family was her greatest joy and her warmth, laughter and kindness filled every home and heart she touched.

Her favorite times were family times. Ann loved family gatherings, especially Christmas and birthdays. She enjoyed music, gardening, feeding the birds and watching the deer and cardinals that brightened her yard. Her loyal dog, Maggie, was a constant companion.

Throughout her career, Ann worked at Avon Foods, M & K Mini Mart, Foodland and Valley Credit Union, where she spent most of her professional life before retiring. Later, she enjoyed part-time work at Avon Valley Variety, where her friendly smile and caring spirit made her many friends. Above all, her proudest role was being a mom.

Ann is survived by her loving husband, Robert; daughters, Amanda Burden (Richard) and Jennifer Dillman (Dennis); brother, Gordon MacBurnie; and sister-in-law, Arlene Burden (Lori Cook).

Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her sister, Barbara “Barb” Logan; brother, David MacBurnie; son-in-law, Christopher Dillman.

There are no words to express how grateful we are for the love and support shown by our community of Hantsport, our family and friends since Ann’s passing. A heartfelt thank you to the first responders, Windsor Fire Department, EMT’s and Hants Community Hospital for their care, dignity and compassion as we faced the unbearable news and said our last goodbyes.

Our world will never be the same without her love and presence but we know that she would want us to carry on, to share her kindness and love and to hold our memories of her close to our hearts.  We will love you forever, sweet Ann, beloved wife, mother and friend.

Arrangements for cremation have been entrusted to DeMont Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 419 Albert St., Windsor (902-798-8317).  A Celebration of Life Open-House will be held at the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre (Churchill House), 6 Main St., Hantsport on Sunday, November 9, from 2–4 p.m. Interment will take place at a later date in Riverbank Cemetery, Hantsport. Donations in memory of Ann may be made to the Hantsport Memorial Community Centre, PO Box 412, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0 or the Hantsport Area Food Bank, PO Box 78, Hantsport, NS B0P 1P0. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting: www.demontfamilyfuneralhome.ca