In the very last episode of Road to Avonlea, "So Dear to My Heart", Hetty King - played by the late Jackie Burroughs - makes a toast at Felicity King’s wedding. In her speech, Hetty says that anyone who ever leaves Avonlea should rest easy knowing that they always have a home to come back to.
In her emotional toast to the newlyweds, which is posted above, Hetty says the following:
“Change is inevitable, of course it is. People will leave our town – some may have to. But Avonlea will never vanish…wherever they go, all the young people of Avonlea, the memory of this place - the people, the land, the sea - these things will never be forgotten, but will remain in their hearts forever.”
Please enjoy a clip of this scene as a celebration of Jackie Burroughs’ legacy.
Sunday, 03 October 2010 06:12
posted by Natalia Bandach
I'm so sorry to hear that the greatest actress of Canada passed away... She was the one who made Road to Avonlea, the best family movie of our times. It wasn't the same without her. Rest in Peace.
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Saturday, 25 September 2010 20:15
posted by Nancy & Dan Martin
I'm so sorry to hear about Jackie Burroughs' passing. To those who were fortunate enough to know her, please accept my condolences. She was a wonderful actress. I absolutely loved her in the role of Miss Hettie King. Rest in Peace...
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