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Mary Burns Obituary
Mary E. Burns, 81, formerly of Brighton and Newton, died Monday, Nov. 20, at her home.
Born in Cambridge, she was a graduate of Emmanuel College in Boston, and Harvard Graduate School of Education in Cambridge.
Miss Burns was an elementary school teacher. She taught in Medfield and Needham schools.
She was a member of Our Lady of Victory Church, and was active in church and civic affairs. She was also coordinator of Old Selectmen's Art Gallery in West Barnstable.
She is survived by her lifelong friend, Marjorie A. Keary of West Barnstable; cousins, Jean Rogers of Brewster, Paul Byrne of Darien, Conn., Joan and James Wagner of Chatham.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated in Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 S. Main St., Centerville, on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. Burial will be private.
Memorials in her name may be made to Father Bill's Place, c/o Our Lady of Victory Church, 230 S. Main St., Centerville, MA 02632.
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Sara Steiner
December 1, 2006
Much love to you Margie. You know how much I loved Mary & you too. Both of you are like Grandmothers to me. I'll never forget Mary running out to the road every morning with my paper bag lunch! Then everyday I would stop in for my afternoon snack of cookies & milk & play with Muffet. You both played a huge role in my childhood & I couldn't have asked for better Gramma's. I am truely blessed to have known you. Love you ~Sara
Noreen Tierney
November 23, 2006
Dear Marge: Mary was a wonderful person.
She touched many livesl I have only the best memories of her over the last fifty years. God bless you.
Fr. Donald MacMillan, SJ
November 23, 2006
Mary brought so much laughter and fun to people. I especially loved her reading at Our Lady of Hope where she earned the name Mary "Alleluia". She and Margie were wonderful hosts and I was honored to be a frequent guest. May she rest in peace.
David Nowers
November 22, 2006
Miss Burns will always be fondly remembered by members of the Class 1956 Medfield Mass. We had her as our 5th Grade teacher. May her friends and loved ones have peace with her passing.
David G. Nowers- Athol, MA.
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Darel Nowers
November 22, 2006
Mary I will never forget, as a teacher of inspiration in Medfield, Mass. Darel Nowers class of '56 one of the twins
Harry Gardiner
November 22, 2006
Sincere sympathy to Marjorie and all of Mary's friends and relatives from one of her first students when she began teaching in Medfield, MA in the 1940s.
You were an inspiration and I'm so glad I had the opportunity to share a conversation with you during the past two months. You will be greatly missed.
Carole Haggerty
November 22, 2006
God Bless You Mary. Best wishes to Margie who cared for and loved you. Sorry I'm not in town for the funeral.
God's Blessings to the Family and Friends. Carole Haggerty
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