Beatrice Pearl STANSELL

BURNETT - Beatrice Pearl Burnett, a longtime resident of Courtland, died peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Thursday, September 11th, 2008 at the Caressant Care, Woodstock at the age of 95 years. “Bea“ was born August 25, 1913 daughter of the late William R. Stansell and the late former Bertha (Buchner) Stansell. Predeceased by her beloved husband Stanley Grant Burnett (March 1, 1961) and her sister Orla Wilkinson. Beatrice (“Bea“) was part of a five generation family. Cherished mother of Robert and Dorothy Burnett of Tillsonburg, Jane and Ross Logan of Woodstock, and Don and Virginia Anger of Port Colborne. Proud and devoted grandma: of Faith and Dennis Butler, Rick Burnett, Debra and Erich Todt, Sandra and Jeff Gay, Shari Ball, Brian and Stephanie Logan, Don Anger Jr., and Bob and Lisa Anger. Dear great-grandmother of: Michael, Graham and Krystle Butler, Jason and Katie Todt, Alicia Gay, Brandon and Sybil Ball, Marshall and Hilary Ball, Deanna and Garrett Logan, William Anger. Loving great- great grandmother of Connor, Nuala, Clarity. Predeceased by her parents Bertha (Buchner) and William R. Stansell who once was President and General Manager of London Motors and the creator of the “London Six“. Also predeceased by her sisters and brothers: Miriam and Walter Kelly, Art and Eunice Bray, Norman Stansell, Owen and Marion Stansell, Orla and Roger Wilkinson, and sisters and brothers-in-law Earl Burnett, Sylvia and Cecil Ridler, Don and Saphire Burnett, George and Nell Burnett, Pearl and Andy Jamieson and Ann and Chuck Moss and several nieces and nephews. Beattie and her late husband Stan operated a store and gas station in Courtland for many years until 1961. She was a dedicated, long serving secretary at the Annandale High School, Tillsonburg retiring from there in 1978. “Beattie“ loved music, had a wonderful smile and sense of humour and a strong faith which served her well throughout her life. She was a member of the Courtland United Church and life member of the U.C.W. Friends, former Courtland neighbours and relatives are welcome to meet with the family on Friday afternoon 3 to 5p.m. and 7- 9 p.m. at the Verhoeve Funeral Home, 262 Broadway, Tillsonburg (519-842-4238) Funeral service to celebrate the life of Beatrice (“Beattie“) Burnett to be conducted on Saturday, September 13th, 2008 at 3:30pm in the Verhoeve Funeral Home Chapel, Tillsonburg by Pastor Ted Smith of the Courtland United Church. Interment will follow in the Burnett family plot in the Courtland United Cemetery. Memorial donations (payable) by cheque to the “Courtland United Church“ or the “Diabetes Association“ would be sincerely appreciated by the family. 11237632