Virginia Anne (née Marontate) BURNS

Virginia Anne (née Marontate) Burns passed away peacefully at the Louise Marshall Hospital on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in her 94th year, at the age of 93. She was the loving wife of the late Murray Burns (1996). Virginia is survived by her children, Brian (Darlene) Burns, Connie (Steve) Keating, and Wayne (Catherine) Burns, as well as her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and siblings. She was predeceased by her siblings and their spouses: Gordon (2005) (Marion and Doreen), Louise (2002) (Jerry), Catherine (1989) (Lorne), Mary Alice (2016) (Bernard), Austin (1993) (Wilda), Bernard (2022) (Sheila), and Gerald (2005) (Angela); and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Ivan and Catherine Allen. Visitation will be held at the England Funeral Home, 294 Main Street South, Mount Forest, on Wednesday, May 13, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m., with prayers at 7:45 p.m. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Mary of the Purification Church, 310 Parkside Drive, Mount Forest, on Thursday, May 14 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at the church from 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. Following, all are invited for refreshments and fellowship to the Egremont Optimist Club, 392137 Grey Road 109, Holstein. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Virginia are asked to consider a charity of their choice. The family would like to thank Dr. Martins, Dr. Rowley and the staff of Birmingham Retirement Community, as well as the staff of Louise Marshall Hospital for their exceptional care.