B.C. starvation death inquest hears victim’s emaciated state, poor living conditions [Video]

Florence Girard was so small when she died that she “looked like a child” in her casket, her sister told a British Columbia coroner’s inquest into the death of the woman.

Sharon Bursey told the inquest jury in Burnaby, B.C., on Monday that she was ready to quit her job to take care of Girard — who required round-the-clock care — had she known the seriousness of her sister’s condition and if the province provided additional support.

“I loved having her on my holidays,” said Bursey, who paused frequently and sometimes broke into tears as she testified.

“She’s part of my family. My kids grew up with her. She liked to tickle them, but she would hurt them because she had such pointy little fingers. Her laugh was the best.

“I’m at a loss. I have her in my ashes like my necklace. I have her urn next to my …