Neta Maude (Burry) Woodland (1918 - 2020)

Born 8 Dec 1918 in Greenspond, Newfoundland

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Died 18 Nov 2020 at age 101 in Badger's Quay, New-Wes-Valley, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

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Biography

Neta (Burry) Woodland was a centenarian, living to age 101.

Neta was born in 1918. She is the daughter of Baxter Burry and Annie Carter. She passed away in 2020.

Obituary

It is with sadness that we announce the passing of our loved one at Bonnews Lodge, Badger's Quay on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 Neta Maude Woodland age 101 of Greenspond.

Predeceased by her parents Baxter and Annie Burry; husband Samuel Lewelyn Woodland; brothers Frank and Samuel; sister Marguerite.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her daughters Geraldine (Lloyd) of St. John's and Claudette (Bob) of Greenspond; grandchildren Suzanne, Crystal (Maurice) and Tim (Victoria); great-grandchildren Lily, Cash and Gwen; sister Barbara Granter of Pools Island; brother Peter Burry (Jenny) of St. John's; sister-in-law Laura Burry of St. John's; special niece Ruth Collins of St. John's; and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

Mom was a very faithful servant to The United Church of Greenspond and a friend to all. Special thanks to the staff of Bonnews Lodge for their care and support.

A celebration of Neta's life will take place at a later date.

As an expression of sympathy donations in her memory may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Sources

• "Canada, Newfoundland Census, 1935," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9Z-79YP : 8 March 2021), Neta Burry in household of Baxter Burry, Greenspond, Bonavista, Newfoundland, Canada; citing Bonavista District, p. 190, household ID 127, reference ID , Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador; FHL microfilm 2,166,824.
• "Canada, Newfoundland Census, 1945," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9Z-NH22 : 9 March 2021), Nita Burry in household of Baxter Burry, Greenspond, Bonavista North, Newfoundland, Canada; citing Bonavista North District, p. 261, household ID 95, line 50, Department of Tourism, Culture, and Recreation, St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador; FHL microfilm 2,167,050.

See Also:

• Descendants of A. Burry, page 39, (http://turnbullclan.net/Brian_GedSite-o/ex/burry_genealogy_2008.pdf: accessed 1 Apr 2019)
• Obituary Listing, (https://www.kittiwakefuneralhomes.ca/obituary/neta-woodland: accessed 21 Nov 2020)