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Elizabeth Burke Obituary

BURKE, Elizabeth I. "Betty" (Dudley) Of Cambridge, June 19, 2009, age 75. Beloved wife of Joseph P. Burke. Mother of Brian Burke and his wife Stephanie of Medford and Paula Walker and her husband Michael of South Lake, TX. Loving grandmother of Ryan, Connor, Matthew, Brianna, Riley and Brett. Aunt of Ellen Harrington, Dorothy Nasuti, Pat Owens, Barbara Olsen, Anne Kerr, Sheila Walsh and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral from the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, CAMBRIDGE, Tuesday, June 23 at 8:00 a.m. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church, Cambridge at 9:00 a.m. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting hours, Monday 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made in Elizabeth's name to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P.O. Box 3704, Memphis TN 38173. Retired employee of City of Cambridge.Interment, Cambridge Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 21, 2009.

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Robert Martignetti

June 22, 2009

Betty

I am going to miss you dearly. You were like a mother to me. Thank you for all your kindness and the warmth that you shared. Joe has lost his best friend. May you rest in peace.

Love Bob

Amy Stringer

June 22, 2009

We are sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our thoughts

Amy & Stacy Stringer
(Barbara Olson's daughter)

Doris Gilberti

June 21, 2009

Betty, I am going to tuly miss my dear friend.

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