Obituary of Edith 'Dora' Bursey

Edith Dora Bursey, passed peacefully away with her daughter and niece by her side, at the Health Sciences Center in St. John’s, NL on Tuesday, December. 2, 2025. 

Left with cherished memories are her children: Kimberley (Maynard) King and Jeffrey (Shannon) Bursey and her three beautiful granddaughters Hannah, Maria, and Brooke; sisters: Margaret Baggs and Marsha Hudson; brother: Hector (Leona) Hollett; also a large number of family members and special niece Margaret Hollett. 

Predeceased by her parents: Duncan and Hazel Hollett; sister: Pauline Hollett; brother: David Hollett; brother-in- laws: George Baggs, George Kelloway, and Benson Hudson; sister-in-law: Bernice Hollett.

Edith Dora was born in Adam’s Cove, NL friends called her Dora... family called her D’oh!  Mom had a vivacious personality that you never knew what she was going to say or do.  Her family was her most treasured pride and joy along side of shopping, chocolate, purses, shoes, and anything shiny.  No one knew her age and she credited that to her Mary Kay.  She loved to see the shock on people's faces when she told them the truth.  Mom will always be remembered as being a very giving person.  One of her favourite joys was to give lavishly to her loved ones and see the joy on their faces especially, when she prepared for birthdays and Christmas so far in advance.  Giving was a way of life for her, not only in material things but with her time and love. You could always count on mom to not only show up but always arrive 30 mins ahead of time. If you showed up on time then she considered you already late.  Dora was a dedicated woman from the north shore, she loved to visit Adams Cove and take part in flower services, the harvest festival and anything that had to do with the community she loved. She would even make time to visit her family members, up and down the shore. These are just a few of the  qualities that make up who our mom was.

In keeping with her zest for life she has requested that everyone wear RED instead of black at her celebration of life.

Visitation at Noel's Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay on Saturday, December 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and Sunday, December 7 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. 

A reception for family and friends to follow the visitation on Sunday at Noel's funeral Home.

Funeral service to take place on Sunday, December 7 at 2:00 p.m. from Noel's Memorial Chapel, Western Bay.

Interment to follow at Blackhead United Cemetery.

As an expression of sympathy, flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made in her memory to Rainbow Riders (https://www.rainbowridersnl.com/donate) or Ronald McDonald House (www.makeawish.ca)