Joan Margaret McBurney passed away peacefully at the Thorntonview Long Term Care Home on September 22, 2024, at the remarkable age of 104. She has now gone to rejoin her beloved husband, Robert William McBurney, who passed in 1996.

A devoted and loving mother, Joan will be deeply missed by her children, Keith and Janice. She was predeceased by her son Brian (2015), her daughter-in-law Cherryl (2012), and her son-in-law Robert Ferguson (2005). She was also predeceased by her cherished sister Doris (1999) and brother in law Wally Annetts (2009).

Joan was born in London, England, on September 19, 1920. She came to Canada aboard the Queen Elizabeth 1 as a courageous young war bride in January of 1945, with her baby son Keith, who was just seven months old.

Her grandchildren Jacqui (Mike), Michael (Jodi), Greg, Kevin, Amanda (Josh), Neil (Liisa), Michelle (Paul), and Ryan will forever cherish her memory. Joan was also a proud great-grandmother to 15 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at the Pine Hills Funeral Centre, 625 Birchmount Road, Scarborough, on Wednesday, October 2, 2024. A visitation hour will precede the service, from noon until 1 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 1 p.m. There will be an interment service and then a luncheon to celebrate Joan’s life.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated staff at the Thorntonview Long Term Care Home for their compassionate care.

If so desired, memorial donations to the Hospital for Sick Children or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

Joan's loving spirit and gentle kindness will forever remain in the hearts of those who knew and loved her.