Stella Burry
Canadian community worker
About Stella Burry
Lived 1897 – 1991 (aged 93–94).
Stella Burry (1897–1991), also known as Stella Anne Burrey, was a Canadian community worker and volunteer.
Early life and education Stella Burry was born on 11 August 1897 in Greenspond, Bonavista Bay, Newfoundland Colony. Her father was a fisherman. majoring in social work. In 1937, she was persuaded by Rev. Oliver Jackson, Superintendent of Home Missions for Newfoundland, to work in Newfoundland. In 1938, she established her office in the Old Star Building in St John's, and founded the United Church Community Service Centre now Stella Burry Community Services Centre.
She never married and died in 1991 at the age of 94 years.
Recognition In 1967, Burry was named the St. John's City Council Citizen of the Year.
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Canadian community worker
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