BURRILL, Audrey Lillian (Prosser) - age 95, of Truro, passed away peacefully at home on June 27, 2026. Born In Tusket and brought up in Tusket and Yarmouth, she was a daughter of the late Clayton and Lillian (Raynard) Prosser.
She and her husband, the late Rev. Fred Burrill, served United Church congregations in Canterbury, Berwick, Spryfield, Moncton, Saint John, and Chatham, in 42 years of ministry together. In retirement in Truro, she served as organist and elder, for many years, at Brunswick St. United (now Community United) in Truro. She was devoted to the church.
She was an accomplished pianist, piano teacher and organist—teaching herself, in her late 80s, to play by ear, when her eyesight failed due to macular degeneration. She devoted herself to imparting the gift of music to her family.
Education was an uncompromising value. Following graduation from Acadia, she taught school in Yarmouth, Shelburne and Fredericton, and in later years, after earning a second degree, from the Université de Moncton, also taught in Moncton and Saint John. The education of her children was a focus of her life's work.
She was Mom to four boys: Gary (Debbie Perrott), Roger (Nancy Taylor), both of Halifax; Randy (Victoria Reich), Pictou; and Gordon (Christine Burrill), Fredericton. She was “Mine” to 13 grandchildren: Clayton, Fred, Eva, Rosanna, Sophie, Nigel, Adrian, Seth, Sara, Marshall, Jeremy, Melanie, Rebecca; and 19 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she is survived by her sister, Shirley Wallace (Wolfville), and many beloved nephews, nieces, and cousins.
With the help of many caring people, she was able to remain in her home throughout her later life. A great debt of gratitude is owed by the family for the unsurpassed care provided over the last 18 months by Tanya Sabean, Lisa Bishop, and Karen Sigouin.
Visitation will be Monday, July 6, from 6-8 p.m., and funeral service will be Tuesday, July 7, at 2:30 p.m., both in Community United Church, Brunswick St., Truro, Rev. Cathie Crooks officiating. Interment will be Thursday, July 9, at 11:00, in Mountain Cemetery, Yarmouth.
Donations, if so desired, may be made to Community United Church, or a charity of choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.
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