It is with shattering hearts, that the family of Virginia Burns announces her passing as of Friday August 14th, 2026.

She was predeceased by her loving husband, and our dad, Tom Burns (2004), her parents, Roy Edwin Arnold and Gertrude Arnold. She was also predeceased by her siblings Roy Arnold, Annie Taylor, Grace Diceman, Catherine Arnold, Robert Arnold and Irene Huntley. Survived by sister Norma Jean Rowe and sister-in-law Betty Arnold of Alabama.

She was the Mama Bear/ ‘Fred’ to oldest son Wayne / ‘Buddy’ , and daughters Barbara Burns (Kathryn-Ann ‘Becky’ /David Hood and their daughter Kiera, Kaye-Leigh ‘Raii’ and Ian Jones)

Beverly Burns/Nick (Conner) and Bonnie Burns (Chelsea- son Carter and daughter Kylie) (Son William)

As well as youngest son Albert Burns (Samantha/Ben- son Owen, Twins Brittany & Bennet, & youngest son Coulson.

Christopher Walker (sons Braydon,& Logan, & daughters Alexis and Charlotte.

(Colton Burns/Alex and their son Caden. )

Mom had her own special personal connections and relationships with each of her five children, eight grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

It didn’t matter their age or size for any of her family, she was ready to give big hugs, let you sit on her lap, cheer her family and their friends on in sports and their accomplishments, she would give you a stern talking to when needed, and ready to cut your toast into soldiers to dip into your eggs. The list is endless with the nurturing she gave.

She loved loving people and taking care of them, related or not, playing silly jokes with great laughter, and giving thoughtful little gifts unexpectedly.

She is also fondly remembered by many others, Greg, Dusty, Steven, Nikki, and many nieces and nephews both in Canada and the United States.

There will be so much to miss about our mom and we will, everyday, with heartaches and tears followed by great laughter and shared hilarious memories.

Thank you mom for all the love, nurturing, advice, adventures, and pure joy you brought to our lives.

We miss you madly.

Visitation will be held at the Lynn-Stone Funeral Home in Elmvale from 7-9 pm Wednesday, August 19, 2026.  Funeral service in the funeral home chapel on Thursday, August 20 at 1 pm.