Gertrude E. "Gerty" Burgess

FUNERAL HOME

Weir Mac Cuish Family Funeral Home

144 Salem Street

Malden, Massachusetts

Gertrude Burgess Obituary

Of Malden, Dec. 5th. Beloved wife of the late Clarence R. "Rodney" Burgess. Devoted mother of Donna M. Ranson and her partner Bill O'Brien of Billerica, L. Lourene O'Brien of Malden, Virginia and her husband Robert McElroy of Millis, Thomas R. Burgess of Florida, Patricia A. and her husband Joseph Pantone of Malden, and Richard J. Burgess and his partner Benedict Mitrano of Andover. Loving sister of Virginia Kelley of NH and the late William and E.J. Lucas, and Eleanor Hannah. Cherished grandmother of William and Derek O'Brien, Brendan, Ashley, and Madeline McElroy, Thomas Shidlow, Brittany, Michael, and Danielle Pantone, and great-grandmother of Blake, Jillian, and Jared O'Brien. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral from the Weir-MacCuish Golden Rule Funeral Home, 144 Salem St., MALDEN, on Mon., Dec. 10th at 8:45 AM, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in Sacred Hearts Church, 297 Main St., Malden at 10 AM. Burial will immediately follow in the Puritan Lawn Memorial Park, Peabody. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Sun., Dec. 9th from 4 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Gerty's memory may be made to the American Lung Assoc., 5 Mountain Rd., Burlington, MA 01803. For obituary and directions: www.weirfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 7, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Gertrude Burgess

9 Entries

Daniela Ruscio

December 10, 2007

To the Burgess Family,

We were sorry to hear of Gerty's passing. Dave and I would like to offer our condolescences in this time of deep sorrow. She will be deeply missed in our neighborhood.
Peace,

Daniela and David
(17 Marlboro Street)

Donna Olson

December 9, 2007

To Patti and the entire Burgess family,

I was so saddened to hear about your mother's passing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences and hope the many memories you have of her will get you through the difficult days and weeks ahead. I will remember all of you in my prayers. Dear Gert, I am so glad to have known you, no matter how brief, may you rest in peace.

Wayne Freedman

December 9, 2007

Dear Patty and Joseph Pantone as well as the entire Burgess Family,

I would like to offer my deepest consolences to all of you in this time of sorrow. I had the honor of knowing Gerty from my days calling bingo at my temple. She was a remarkable woman that had an infectious smile and attitude. Always upbeat and enjoyed her time and boasted about her family. I will never forget her joy when she told me that Patty was going to work for the MBTA. And then her marriage to Joseph. Two remarkable people. There's an old saying in the Jewish religion..."Nothing is lost while great memories still linger in our hearts." Never lose those memories and always keep the good times in your hearts and souls.

Sincerely,
Wayne Freedman
Cantor - Congregation Agudas Achim/Ezrath Israel

Denise ArdolinoMartin

December 9, 2007

Rich (My Pugs forever) and family, I'm sorry to hear of your Mom, please know that I'm thinking and praying for you to find peace at heart. I love ya Richard, be strong, Your Friend

Ashley&Madeline McElroy

December 8, 2007

Nana,
We would be writing for days if we were to describe all the ways in which you have touched us. We'll always remember the warm & welcoming atmosphere of your house, hanging out in the "parlor," and your contagious smile. There will always be a special place in our hearts for you and 20 Marlboro will never feel the same.
Love you always, Nana B.

brian davidson

December 7, 2007

my thoughts and prayer's go out to the burgess family . aunt gerty was a speacial women . know we can pray together . that she is in heaven , warm and safe with all the other angel's.

December 7, 2007

SOME OF MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD MEMORIES OCCURRED IN AUNT GERTIE'S BACKYARD, THE COOKOUTS, THE BADMITON, EVERYTHING WAS A BLAST, APPLE PICKING.....MY HEART SMILES WITH THE FONDEST MEMORIES OF MARLBORO STREET, MALDEN
I SHALL MISS YOU TERRIBLY, LOT OF LOVE, DONNA SIEGEL (LUCAS), GIVE EJ A HUG AND KISS FOR ME, HE'S PROBABLY SMILING FROM EAR TO EAR HAVING HIS SISTERS WITH HIM NOW.

Carol Witham-McCarthy

December 7, 2007

To all of you our sincere sympathy
and prayers are with you. To Patty
Derek (your friend & insurance agent) and I want you to know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God grant your mother eternal rest and peace. Love, Carol & Derek
peace.

Katherine Gallagher

December 7, 2007

God Bless you Gerty.
I'm so glad you aren't suffering anymore.
Rest easy and be with your husband now.
You were such a great mother and friend to all.
You will never be forgotten! I love you.

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