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IRENE BURGESS Obituary
Irene Evelyn Burgess (Age 84)
On Saturday, January 13, 2018, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of 66 years to William E. Burgess, Jr.; loving mother of Sandra (Chris) Schulz, William Burgess, Jennifer (Matt) Penniman, James Burgess (Patty), John (Pam) Burgess, Cara (John) Lowry. Also survived by 14 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and all her loving relatives and friends who were a special part of her extended family. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), Wednesday, January 17, 2018, from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 15661 Norbeck Blvd, Silver Spring, MD, on Thursday, January 18, at 11 a.m. with visitation from 10:30 to 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Marty Lyons Foundation, Inc. 354 Veterans Highway Commack NY 11725 www.martylyonsfoundation.org or Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, 230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500,Chicago, IL 60611 www.pulmonaryfibrosis.org.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Mary Sandor
January 18, 2018
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother Irene. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
January 18, 2018
I am so sorry to learn of the passing of Irene. My prayers are with all of you in her family. Anna Colella
Lois Valois & Family
January 17, 2018
Love and peace to the entire Burgess family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God Bless you in your time of grief. Me Maw was a wonderful loving, caring, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, she will surely be missed. I will keep you in my prayers, love you all.
Dale and Teri Ammann
January 16, 2018
Love and hugs to the whole Burgess family. We so loved your mom, and hope you find peace knowing she is with our Lord and saviour. Our hearts are sad, and our arms surround you from afar. With great sympathy,
N. S.
January 16, 2018
Thinking of you in your time of sorrow. Sincere condolences to the Burgess family. May the God of comfort strengthen you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. Psalm 94:17-19
Paul & Sharon Partington
January 16, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad time.
January 16, 2018
My deepest sympathy for the family. Your mother was a bright light in this world.
Joy Remavege & family
January 16, 2018
Cara, I am sorry for the loss of your mother. Bless you and your family at this time.
Beth
Mike Stinson
January 16, 2018
Bill, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. While the pain of separation does not fade quickly, I hope fond memories and knowledge of God's love will see you through this difficult time.
Gary Macdonald
January 16, 2018
My family is saddened to hear about the passing of Mrs. Burgess. Many fond memories dating back to the mid 70's at the Silver Spring Boys Club baseball games and at Magoo's. We're thinking of you all.
Teresa Clark
January 16, 2018
May love surround you during this difficult time
Teresa Clark
January 16, 2018
Jim, my condolences to you and your family. May happy memories and love help you through.
January 15, 2018
It is never easy to lose a loved one, I pray you find comfort in Gods promise found at John 6:40 which says that soon we will see all our loved ones again. My deepest condolences to the family.
January 15, 2018
Sandy, I am so sorry. Please call me sometime
Jean Stewart (Don's widow) 301-987-6590
January 15, 2018
My condolences to the family. May the peace of God and the fond memories you cherish comfort and sustain you in your time of need.
-RM
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