Burgess (Newson), Lynn Marie - Lynn Marie (Newson) Burgess passed suddenly on Monday, March 24, 2025 at her home on South Loon Lake, NS at the age of 58.
Lynn was born in Belleville, Ont. She spent her childhood in Belleville and Trenton where she met and married Glen Burgess. Glen and Lynn had two children, Matthew and Tiffany, and fostered and mentored many others when they settled in Barrie, Ontario. In 2014 Lynn, Glen, and Matthew lost Tiffany in a marine accident, leaving them in a permanent sense of loss. Lynn never had a day without thinking of their beautiful, full of life daughter.
Glen and Lynn retired to Glen’s roots - a lake front property on South Loon Lake, NS in 2020. In November 2024 Lynn became a Godmother to Violette. She wore the honor like a crown, glowing with pride when she spoke of her.
Lynn was proud of her life. She created a beautiful home where-ever they lived. She was proud of their latest Nova Scotia home by the water. She loved her Little She Shed, and beautiful gardens. Sewing kept her busy. She cooked the best homemade treats and breads. She was so talented. Everyone who met her knew she was a kind, thoughtful, talented, smart, generous, loving woman. She loved her family, and treated friends like family, enjoying laughter and sorrows.
Lynn will be fondly remembered by all the lives she touched – family, friends and her dedicated work with Child and Family Services Barrie Ont.
Lynn is survived by her husband, Glen; son, Matthew (Alisha); sisters, Kathy (Jim), Noreen (David), Teresa; step-sisters, Annette and Yvonne; granddaughters, Blake and Lily; and goddaughter, Violette Claire (Jason and Stephanie). She also leaves behind 10 nieces and nephews, and 30 young people to whom she was a Great Aunt.
Lynn is predeceased by her daughter, Tiffany; mother, Dorothy Newson Robicheau; and brother, Leroy “Billy” Newson
We are heartbroken to say goodbye to such a beautiful woman, finding comfort only in knowing she is now with Tiffany watching over us all.
Rest peacefully Lynn. We will be watching for you to remind us you are with us in spirit - showing yourself in a hummingbird, a honey bee, a freshly bloomed flower, a cardinal, sitting on the aroma of fresh bread, a drop of rain on a hot day, or a wayward piece of thread.
In lieu of flowers please plant a flower for Lynn and/or put out a hummingbird feeder.
No service at this time. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Nova Scotia.
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