We love this action shot of Rachel Lynde (Patricia Hamilton) and Hetty King (Jackie Burroughs) on Road to Avonlea.

Some of the most memorable scenes in Road to Avonlea are the times in which its residents stop to reflect on what sets their town apart.  When Avonlea is in danger of being bought by a developer, it is Hetty King, played by Jackie Burroughs, who is able to convince them to preserve Avonlea as it is.  The medium of her message is a home movie about the community and the people who live in it, shot by Jasper Dale.

Throughout her long career, Jackie Burroughs worked with some of most talented and famous actors of the stage and screen.  Her fans will mourn her loss, but so too will the people with whom she created art.  Here is a look at what her friends in the industry remember about Burroughs.

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. 

It seems fitting to pay tribute to the late Jackie Burroughs by remembering the depth she brought to the role of Hetty King on Road to Avonlea.  Armed with a deep understanding of her character’s emotions, Burroughs was often at the forefront of some of the most moving scenes in the series.

The outpouring of affection and admiration for the late Jackie Burroughs comes as no surprise.  As a constant presence in the lives of Road to Avonlea viewers, as well as a staple of the Canadian stage and screen, Burroughs touched all who watched her.

A very sad time for Road to Avonlea fans all over the world, as we received the news that Jackie Burroughs, who played Aunt Hetty, passed away Wednesday at the age of 71.  The acclaimed stage and screen actress had been battling stomach cancer for a long time.  She was surrounded by friends and family upon her passing.

After the success of Kevin Sullivan’s Anne of Green Gables films, in 1989, executives from CBC and The Disney Channel wanted him to consider creating an entire series out of Anne.  But Kevin didn’t think there was enough material to do this, nor did he want to base an entire show around one central character.

Have you ever wondered what happened to your favourite cast members from Road to Avonlea?  Here's a look at what Sara Polley, Jackie Burroughs and celebrity guest star Ryan Gosling have all achieved since their days in Avonlea.