Eleonore H. Burgess

82, of Hudson, died Friday, Aug. 24, 2007 at Marlborough Hospital. She was the wife of George H. Burgess who died in 2000. Born in Manheim, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Schmied Eugen and Anna Weinacht. A Hudson resident for many decades, she was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Marlborough. She leaves one brother, Berhard Weinacht in Germany. Eleonore will be remembered for her enthusiastic participation in the senior chorus Golden Tones, with whom she became a soprano soloist and a devoted volunteer to their mission of bringing song and joy to area nursing home residents, community events and intergenerational activities. She worked tireless hours to ensure the success of the group and was a strong supporter of its position as a Field Education Site for Andover Newton Theological School students, as well as a founder of the Golden Tones internship program and member of its intern committee. She was a talented gardener and devoted friend. A funeral Mass will be held Thurs., Sept. 27, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church, 17 Washington Court, Marlborough. Burial will follow in Forest Vale Cemetery in Hudson. There will be no visiting hours. Arrangements are under the direction of John C. Bryant Funeral Home of WAYLAND. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Golden Tones, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA 01778.