Burton: Ethel Joan,
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Joan Burton (nee: Letts), peacefully at Simcoe Manor Beeton on February 15, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Beloved wife of the late Gary Burton. Loving mother of Shelley Sage (Brian), Sharon Burton, Penny Coleman (Rick), and Richard Burton (Mary-Anne). Nana Burt will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren Joshua (Julia), Roger, Amanda (Jeff), Elexias (Billy), Adam (Lauren), Shelby (Dan), Mitchell (Theresa), Sophie (Tristan), and great grandchildren Hannah (Jonah), Avery, Nova, and Greyson. She will be dearly missed by her sister Brenda Bradley (Phil) and her sister-in-law Carol Langford. Predeceased by her brother Donald Letts (the late Barb) and her sister Lois McCullough. She will forever remain in the hearts of her nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, extended family, and friends.
A Celebration of Joan’s Life will be held at Rod Abrams Funeral Home 1666 Tottenham Rd., Tottenham (905-936-3477) in the Cliffside Hall on Saturday March 8, 2025, from 1-4pm, with Spoken Family Remembrances at 2pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Family Council at Simcoe Manor or the Retinitis Pigmentosa Foundation Fighting Blindness would be appreciated. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at www.RodAbramsFuneralHome.com.
Service
Celebration of Life
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday March 8, 2025
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spoken Family Remembrances
Rod Abrams Funeral Home
1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham Ontario L0G1W0
Saturday March 8, 20252pm
Barb, Doug, Eric and Michael Kowalinski says
Sending our deepest condolences to all of you today. We are saddened we could not attend Joan’s celebration of life. Indeed she had a life well lived! We got to know Joan through Shelley and her beautiful family and soon our boys also called her “Nana Burt” and didn’t realize until they were older she wasn’t really their Nana by blood. She was a funny, sassy, quick witted, beautiful soul!
She had a crush on Doug and always told me he was her “hunk”, so much so that at her big birthday at the Manor a few years back she reported “I am going to show Doug my apartment and if we don’t come back don’t come a knocking!”
Joan you earned your wings and then some. Beeton will miss your incredible passion and laughter! You always had a huge smile every time we met up.
You are so loved and will be missed by us all!
Amanda Ranby And Glenn Archibald says
Sorry to here of Joan’s passing our condolences to the Burton Family Joan will be missed by all who new her
Carolynn Westlake says
Our sincere condolences to all of Joan’s Family.
John and I knew all of the Letts Family since childhood.
Joan was a lovely, cheerful person, who always brightened our day.
Carolynn and John Westlake
Penny J Beck says
We were saddened to hear of your loss of your mother. Joan could always put a smile on our face when we saw her at the village. She always had a come back no matter what.
Penny and Jim Beck
Debbie Morrison says
Shelley, Sharon, Penny, Richard and their families. My condolences on your loss. I always remember your mom with a big smile either telling a joke or making a smart ass comment. She was a character.
Dorothy Dale says
You were just 2 days older than me. I remember all the good times we had growing up together. My condolences to your family.
Andrew Hall says
My sincere condolences to the Burton family. I met Joan when my mom moved into the Beeton Manor. They became good friends and the stories and conversation we had always brought laughs. It was a a highlight of my visit. She will be missed but I have great memories of her and mom talking about everything and nothing.
Alan and Wendy Masters says
To all of you we are so very sorry for your loss. Joan always had a smile and what a great sense of humour a super lady with a zest for life. She and Gary created a wonderful family.
She was sure fun to work with and always made you laugh even if it was a quick chat in the grocery store. Take care
Love and happy memories
Alan and Wendy Masters and family❤️
Ruth Stamper says
My sincere condolences to the family of Joan. I worked with Joan for many years, I found out she could run when I got held up and she run after the guys a no no. She never caught them. We had a lot of laughs over that. She didn,t run a few years later when she got held up. All in all we had lots of good times. Rest in Peace my friend . Ruth Stamper and family
Doreen Roberts says
Sincere condolences to Joan’s family.
Jim & Gail Gould says
Our deepest condolences to Shelley, Sharon, Penny, Richard, and families, May all the wonderful memories you have of your mom comfort you all in the days ahead.
Jodi Derrick says
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Your Mother was such a positive presence in the community. She will be missed. Jodi and Dan
Mary & Madison Charman says
Our Deepest Condolences to the entire Burton family
Marnie Singleton says
Richard and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I hope all your wonderful memories will bring you comfort in your grief.
Marnie
Jean Andrews says
Sincerest Condolences Shelly ,Sharon ,Penny . Richard & all of your families.So many memories always so many laughs.you will be missed Joan
Julie Kearney says
To Joan’s Family,
My condolences to you all.
Joan was a beautiful, fun lady.
So very sorry for your loss.
Sincerely
Julie Kearney
Hal & Madelyn Rutledge says
Dear Shelley, Sharon, Penny, Richard and all the family
So sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences. Joan shared her zest for life, sense of humour and joyful personality with everyone she met. She truly was a beautiful Miss Beeton 1954 – 2025 ! May all of your good memories bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Guye & Marcia Breedon says
Shelley, Sharon, Penny, Richard & families,
We are sending our deepest condolences in the loss of Joan.
We had many laughs with her through the years. She was a warm, kind & quick-witted friend to my family & extended family. We loved her!
Cherish all your fond memories! They will make you smile.
Love,
Guye & Marcia
Wayne and Betty Sutherland says
Sending our sincere condolences to all of Joan’s family.
Teresa and Brian Main says
My deepest sympathy to all of Joan’s family. I met Joan shortly after moving to Beeton at a Horticultural meeting 25 years ago
She was kind and welcoming but it was her wit and sassy comments that made you instantly love her. We continued to have a friendly banter back and forth from that day forward for many years, even during her time at Simcoe Manor. Her smile will truly be missed by many
Mrs RB
Kris And Gerry Jansen says
Our deepest condolences to all of Joan’s family. Our family had many get togethers with Joan and Gary over the years and Joan was always funny with a great sense of humour.
She will be missed.
Rest in Peace Joan.
Kris (Sage) and Gerry Jansen
Cam Lindsey says
To all of the Burtons and Related Families… Saddened to hear of Joan’s passing. She was a wonderful lady and a glowing heart in the Beeton community. Joan will be missed by many. Condolences to all of you.
Donna Knapp says
To Joan’s family, so very sorry to hear of Joan’s passing. I remember several years ago, Joan and Gary, Wayne and I got together at the wedding of mutual friends. We had so many laughs with them! R,I.P. Joan. You will be missed.
Lori Mollett says
Shelley, Sharon, Penny and Richard:
Please accept my heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mother, Joan. Of course, this includes all the members of your families.
She was a lovely woman who spoke her mind and made me laugh on many occasions.
My thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Brian and Karen Westlake and family says
Our deepest condolences on your loss many fond memories of our times spent together
Joan Westlake and family
Ruth Stamper. says
My Sincere Condolences to the Family of Joan . She was fun to work with and could run and proved it when she ran after the boys that held me up at the bank. Scary but lots of laughs. You will be missed. Rest in Peace with your loved one. Ruth Stamper and family.
Charles Girard says
Charles Girard
My deepest condolences to the Burton/Lettsfamily…May the good lord give you strength in your time of grief. Joan is in God’s hands and at peace
Delphine Archibald says
My love and sympathy to the family. Many good times we had together, She will be missed by many,Your loved one always was kind and caring to me and mine and gave my us lots of laughter. May she rest in peace.
Sara Mary Wray says
I had the pleasure of caring for Joan while she was at Simcoe Manor. Will miss Joan and her quick wit and contagious smile may she rest in peace. Condolences to all family she will be greatly missed.
John (& late Carolyn) Hacking says
To Joan’s family: I’m so sorry to read of Joan’s passing. I have many fond memories of times spent in Beeton with Joan & Gary, and the many ‘Burton relations!’