Kentville, NS
March 7, 2024
Hilda Patricia (Higgins) Burton – 94, of Kentville, passed away after a brief illness in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville on Thursday, March 7, 2024.
Born in Hortonville, she was a daughter of the late David and Myrtle (Nolter) Higgins.
Prior to retirement, Hilda worked for the Federal Government Dockyard, Halifax. She was a parishioner of Orchard Valley Church, New Minas for many years. Hilda was always kind, honest, elegant, full of grace and integrity. She will be deeply missed.
Hilda is survived by her brother, George (Sharon) Higgins, Lower Sackville; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Fred Burton; four brothers and seven sisters.
Cremation has taken place and in keeping with Hilda’s wishes there will be no visitation or funeral service. A private family interment will take place in Elm Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill. Donations in memory may be made to the Canadian Red Cross or Orchard Valley United Church.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.
