Obituary of Pat Burns

On Wednesday, October 30, 2024, Patricia “Pat” Burns (nee Kearney) passed away peacefully at home with loved ones by her side at the age of 84. Pat will be dearly missed by her husband, Bill Burns who has loved and honored her for over 64 years. She was the loving mother of Terry Burns (Heather), Jeff Burns, Darren Burns (Lana), and Cathy Curson (Tom) and the cherished grandmother of Terry, Caroline, Stephen, Jason, Julia, Billy, Brady, Allie, Nate, and Kyle, and nine great-grandchildren. Pat is survived by siblings Sister Lucy Kearney and Mike Kearney, as well as several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Edmund and Veronica Kearney (nee Leeder), siblings Bob and Frank Kearney and Helen in infancy.

Many students fondly remember Pat as a dedicated teacher in the Separate School Board serving in schools both in Smith Falls and Brockville. Dedicated to the success of others, Pat will especially be remembered as someone who spent her entire lifetime supporting and enjoying the ambitions and many activities of her children and grandchildren. 

Family and friends will be received for visitation at the Barclay Funeral Home, 137 Pearl Street E., Brockville on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, from 9:00 am until 10:30 am. The Liturgy of the Christian Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Francis Xavier Church, 66 Church St., Brockville at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow at St. Philip Neri Cemetery, Toledo. In memory of Pat, donations to St. Philip Neri Cemetery would be greatly appreciated by the family. Messages of condolence may be sent online at www.barclayfuneralhome.com.