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Martha Burns Obituary

Of Jamaica Plain and S. Dennis, June 17, 2008, age 96. Born in S.W. Margaree, Cape Breton, Canada. Beloved wife of the late William J. Burns. Loving mother of Edward G. and his wife Patricia of Walpole and Anne C. Burns of Jamaica Plain. Sister of Anne Richards of Canada, Angus Collins of NY, Theresa Cameron of Canada. Also survived by 6 grandchildren, William J. of Norwood, Stephen E. of Norfolk, David A. of Mansfield, Paula A. of Walpole, Christine P. Doyle of Foxboro, Patricia L. Kaplan of ME. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, Saturday, June 21 at 8:45 am, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Thomas Aquinas Church at 10 o'clock. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 PM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. Donations may be made to the Armenian Nursing Home, 431 Pond St., or Thomas Aquinas Church, 95 South St., Jamaica Plain, MA 02130. For directions & guestbook: gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 19, 2008.

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Janet tobey

June 19, 2008

Dear Anne and Eddie
Our thoughts are with you.I have fond memories of aunt Martha esp. in Margaree enjoying your visits and the gaelic sing songs and the little drinks.Take care. Love Janet and Warren

Aggie Mac Millan

June 19, 2008

Dear Anne and Eddie; I have such nice memories of Aunt Martha,especially of the Margaree summers when we heard so much laughter and enjoyed your mother's "style".
I'm sure there is quite the reunion happening in Heaven!!! It was so nice to see her in March. Keith and I are thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers.
Love
Aggie and Keith
Cape Breton

pat archfield

June 19, 2008

Dear Ann, Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. We have many fond memories of Martha, especially from Maine. We'll be keep you in our prayers-Martha is in a better place-no pain or suffering just eternal rest. Love Pat & Mary, Coco, too.

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