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Grace Harriet Burfitt
November 16, 2016 - August 8, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Burfitt, Grace Harriet of Halifax, died Monday, August 8, 2016 at Melville Lodge. Born in Halifax, she was a daughter of the late John Nelson and Alice (Brinston) Burfitt. She was employed for many years at Canadian National railway, was a member of the Cathedral Church of All Saints where for many years was a chorister in the Cathedral Choir. She was a founding member of Bide Awhile Animal Shelter, a staunch supporter of the Prayer Book Society of Canada, the Monarchist League of Canada and a life member of York Minster Friends Society. She is survived by her nieces, Jill and Wendy Thomson, Halifax, Christine Greenwood, Victoria, BC; nephews, Michael Burfitt, Campbell River, BC, Stephen Burfitt, New Jersey, USA, Derek Burfitt, Vancouver, BC as well as several great nieces, nephews and extended family. Besides her parents, Grace was predeceased by her sister, Hilda (Thomson); brothers, Harold and Russell; nephew, Jeffrey Thomson; niece, Patty Burfitt. Cremation has taken place under the care of Atlantic Funeral Home, 6552 Bayers Rd., Halifax. Funeral service will be held 11 am Saturday, August 27, at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, 1330 Cathedral Lane, Halifax. Interment will follow in the Cathedral Columbarium. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory may be made to Bide Awhile Animal Shelter, Feed Nova Scotia or a charity of choice.</div>