Thelma Burton

Thelma passed away peacefully in the early morning of February 1, 2026, at the age of 91, in the Country Meadows Care Home.
Thelma was born on September 25, 1934, in Neepawa, MB. She lived in Glencairn & Kelwood. She married Glen Burton on July 25, 1953. In 1956 they moved to Lynn Lake where they raised the family. Thelma worked at “the Bay” where many long lasting friendships were made, moving to Leaf Rapids where they worked until retirement in 1991. Then it was back to Kelwood.
Mom enjoyed curling, spending time with friends and her many crafts (pottery, copper etching, paper touling, knitting, sewing and arts & crafts. Mom was involved with the Legion Ladies in Lynn Lake & Kelwood, as well as on the board of the Legion. Mom won many awards and ribbons at the country fairs for her craft work. Mom also wrote articles about community events in the local paper.
Thelma leaves to mourn her sons Ed of Marathon, ON, Dennis (Lana) of Saskatoon, SK, Sydney (Sui) of Kelwood, MB, daughter Lori of Whitewood, SK, her brother Charles (Lois) Werhan of Forest Lake, MN. Grandchildren Candice Burton (Chris McMahon) of Kamloops, BC, Jason (Kristen) Burton of Marathon, ON, Dennis (Kaarina) Kelly of North Bay, On, Joey Major of Whitewood, SK and Matthew Major of Saltcoats, SK. Great grandchildren: Julian Burton, Bristol Kelly and Ryder Kelly. As well as many nieces, nephews, and great nieces and nephews.
Thelma was preceded by her husband Glen Burton, her parents Charles and Jean Werhan, brother Gerald and Orinne Werhan, and her in-laws Sidney and Ruth Burton.
We would like to extend thanks to the staff of Yellowhead Manor and Country Meadows Care Home for the care given to mom over the past several years.