Marie Burnham Obituary

Marie Burnham, 83 SOLANA BEACH -- Marie Burnham of Chelsea, Mich., passed away Saturday, October 16, 2010 at Silver Maples of Chelsea. She was born May 17, 1927 in Shap, England, the daughter of John Jack and Agnes (Winster) McGenn. Marie was a linguist and fluent in four languages: English, Spanish, French, and German. She also loved traveling, tennis, bird watching, and spending time with her family and grandchildren. On September 27, 1952, Marie married Thomas K. Burnham in London, England, who survives her. In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Sue Flewelling, Jane Burnham, Miranda Van, and Terence Burnham; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. At Marie's request, cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home, Chelsea, Mich. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com

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Published by North County Times on Oct. 19, 2010.

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Judy Schramm

November 6, 2010

My life intermingeled with Marie's in two ways: through the Winners Circle Tennis Club, where we both played for many years, and through our French conversation group at the Solana Beach Library. Marie was always fun to be around, with her intelligence, her unique sense of humor, and her straightforward comments and opinions. I have missed seeing her in recent months and want to express my condolences to Thomas and the rest of the family.

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