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Phyllis Burke Obituary

BURKE, Phyllis P. (Haggarty) 81, of Lynn, MA, formerly of Swampscott, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2008. She was the loving mother of six children, Deborah and Jon Fatica of Riverside, CT, Pamela and Houston Freeburg of Memphis, TN, Melinda and Andre Morin of Salem, MA, Suzanne and Philip Johnson of Beverly, MA, Vincent and Carolyn Burke of Byfield, MA, and Constance and Paul Price of Lynn, MA. Cherished grandmother, sister, & aunt. Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, Nov. 24 at 11 AM in St. Bernard Church, North Kingstown, RI. Expressions of sympathy in Phyllis' name may be made to St. Bernard Church Building Fund, 415 Tower Hill Rd., North Kingstown, RI 02852 or Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place, (6th Floor), Brookline, MA 02445. www.murphyfuneralhomes.org 401-294-4013

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 23, 2008.

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Barbara & Greg Olson

November 24, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time. I feel like I knew Phyllis through the family stories shared by Connie. She lived life instead of watching it pass by. May she be a wonderful example to all of us and may you all be comforted by your wonderful memories.

Sue Murray

November 24, 2008

Ma Gardiner and family
So sorry for your loss, she was a wonderful lady will miss all of the story of the world travelers. my thoughts and prays are with you and your family

Cathy Carangelo

November 23, 2008

I have so many great memories of wonderful Aunt Phyllis! She was a beautiful and warm lady, and her home and heart were always open for family and friends to visit. As a child, we always loved visiting her and all of her children, and loved getting together for Christmas Eve! Phyllis, your smile will always stay close to our hearts, and your children (and Grandchildren) all share your love, kindness and good humor. Our sadness and deepest sympathy go out to you all at this time. Love, Cathy (Burke) and Robert Carangelo and Family

patty pederson

November 22, 2008

auntie phyllis, we will all miss you so much. i will always have such fond memories of your home and pool on littles point in swampscott. we will also miss your laughing face during the slide shows on christmas eve! you were a beautiful lady and may god bless my cousins as they will miss you. love, patty (burke) pederson and family.

Leigh Peltier

November 22, 2008

Toni & Craig - I only met Phyllis one time, and she sparkled. You both always had such high regard for her - I know she was a fabulous woman. I'm very sorry for your loss and you're in my thoughts. Love, Leigh

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