BIRTLES

It is with great sadness that the family of Jane Lillian Birtles, 77, of Lunenburg, announce her passing at home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, with David, Jenn, Janet and Michael by her side. Born in Shelburne, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Eleanor (Seymour) Anderson. Jane graduated from Lunenburg Academy and after secretarial school she worked as a legal secretary in the NS Attorney General’s Office. She continued working as a legal secretary in St. John’s and later a school secretary after marrying Mike in 1969 and moving to Newfoundland. David was born in 1973. Jane sang with the Cape Breton Chorale and travelled with them twice to the UK. She was very proud of her music students, preparing many for the Kiwanis Music Festival. She also sang and led bells with Sydney River United Protestant Church Choir and also sang at First United Church, Sydney. Jane is survived by her husband, Mike; son, David (Jenn), sister, Janet, all of Lunenburg; four grandchildren and nine nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213 Highway 3, Lunenburg. A celebration of Jane’s life will be held at a later date.