Obituary of Detha Mae Burey

BUREY: Detha Mae(nee Anderson) - A resident of Chatham, Detha Burey passed away at the Carpenter Hospice in Burlington, with family at her side on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 80. Born in St Mary's, Jamaica, Detha was the daughter of the late Ferdinand (1986) and Florence (Morgan) Anderson(2002). Beloved wife the late Rev. Owen Leslie Burey (2003). Loving mother of Karen Burey of Toronto, Wayne Burey of Toronto, Stephen Burey of London, Richard Burey (Elizabeth) of Burlington, Esther Burey of Toronto and Florence Burey of Toronto. Proud grandmother to Troy, Tyla, Danté, Trystenne, Tasia, Trey, Tianna, Juliana, Tessah, Owen, Catherine and the late baby Zaiyon (2016) Dear sister to Felix Anderson of Jamaica, the late Ivorine Thorpe of New York (2015), the late Glen Anderson of Jamaica (2011), her late twin brother Fernando of Florida (2013), Neserine Anderson of Montreal, the late Ella Anderson of Jamaica (2013), Roy Anderson of Jamaica, Sarah Smith of England and Margaret Anderson of Toronto. Auntie to numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Mother Burey as she was affectionately called by many had emigrated to Chatham from Jamaica in 1970. While married to Owen and raising her children she worked for Red Cross in the 80's and Christian Horizons in the 90's. Serving her community and her Lord and Saviour were her hearts' desire. Detha became an ordained Minister in 2010 and went on to become Assistant Pastor at Sandwich First Baptist Church where Owen had pastored until his passing in 2003. To know her was to love her and she will be loved and missed by all. Family will receive friends at McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at St. Paul's Congregational Church, 450 Park Ave West, Chatham from 10:00 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Patrick Reid officiating. Interment to follow at the Baptist Memorial Cemetery, North Buxton. In lieu of flowers donations made in memory of Detha to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/160673505" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/160673505">Detha Burey</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>