It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our mother and dear friend, Ruth Elizabeth Burdge of Edmonton, Alberta at the age of 73 years.
She was a very colourful character who was greatly loved by all who had the privilege to know her. She will be truly missed and the world will be a sadder place without her bright light.
Ruth is survived by her daughter, Lisa Jean Burdge; dear friends, Mary Budinski and Doug Butler; as well as numerous wonderful friends, of which there are too many to list here. She loved you all.
She was predeceased by her husband of 27 years, Robert Bruce Burdge and her parents, Myrtle and Henry Madge.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Friday, November 1, 2019 at Connelly McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 114 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta. With a Reception to follow at 4:00 p.m., at Edmonton General Continuing Care Centre, 11111 Jasper Ave, Edmonton, in the Senior’s Centre. There will be music and refreshments available.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Canada.
Dee says
I was very fortunate to have met Ruth and to be loved by her. She has such a big heart and genuinely cares about everyone around her. She is a very rare gem and will be greatly missed.