Our Deepest Condolences

Elizabeth June Burton
June 10th, 1936 - December 7th, 2020

A very special mother and grandmother passed away peacefully at her Markham home on Monday, December 7th , 2020 in her 85th year. Elizabeth, beloved wife of the late Barry N. Burton (1936-1994) and the late Ronald J. Morris (1931-2012). Dear mother to Carol Anne, David (Whitney) and Glenn (Angie). She will be sadly missed by her cherished grandchildren, Jason and Jonathan and their father Stephen Earle, Emily, Sarah, Abby, Anna, Lindsay and Jenny. She will be deeply missed by Ron's children and their families as well as her many lifelong friends and family.

Elizabeth spent her early years in Fenelon Falls, Ontario with her devoted parents William and Iris. As a child, she moved to East York where she continued her love of teaching, skills in crafting and sharing her wonderful lifelong sense of humour with everyone she met. Elizabeth loved all animals, and she had a special place in her heart for every dog and cat that came into her life. She loved spending time with her family and in particular she enjoyed spending time at her cottage in Muskoka. She took such pride in how it has become a hub of happiness for her family and friends.

Elizabeth will be particularity missed by her wonderful friends at Community of Christ where she was so actively involved as a member, pianist, and volunteer.

The family would like to thank their many friends and relatives for the continued kindness and support they have provided over the past few months. “If grieve you must – then let your grief be comforted by trust. It is only a while that we must part, so bless the memories within your heart.”

A memorial service will be held for Elizabeth on Saturday, December 12th, 2020 at Chapel Ridge Funeral Home in Markham for the immediate family and electronically streamed for extended family and friends. Contact Chapel Ridge Funeral Home for details (905) 305-8508. The family will gather at a later date for a celebration of Elizabeth's life. Elizabeth asked, that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice.

I'm Free - (Unknown)

Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free,
I'm following the path God laid for me.
I took his hand when I heard his call,
I turned my back and left it all.

I could not stay another day,
To laugh, to love, to work, to play.
Tasks left undone must stay that way,
I've found that peace at the close of the day.

If my parting has left a void,
Then fill it with remembered joy.
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss,
Ah yes, these things I too will miss.

Be not burdened with times of sorrow,
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow.
My Life's been full, I savoured much,
Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch,

Perhaps my time seemed all too brief,
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief.
Lift up your heart and share with me,
God wanted me now, He set me free.

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