Margaret Burbidge

Margaret Burbidge

Margaret Burbidge Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Apr. 7, 2020.
Margaret Burbidge was an influential astronomer known as "Lady Stardust," who was the first woman to serve as director of the Royal Observatory in England.

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SDF

May 1, 2020

My condolences are with the family and friends of Margaret Burbidge on the loss of your dear wife, mother, cousin and friend. May the hope that God's word gives us for those we lost in death be comforting, faith building and encouraging to you (John 6:40)

Scott Chamberland

April 19, 2020

Rest in Peace

Neighbor

April 12, 2020

May the Hearer of Prayer and God of comfort sustain the Burbidge family in this difficult time my deepest sympathy

England 1982,big Ben to my rear

calvin slaton

April 11, 2020

love you

April 11, 2020

My deepest condolences goes out to the family. May you have complete trust in God in the near future that under God's kingdom on earth aging and death will no longer happen. As imperfection and bad condition will be a thing of the past. Isaiah 65:17-25

April 10, 2020

My condolences.

April 8, 2020

Sincerest condolences. Women were given a prominent role in carrying out Gods purpose. What a great modern day example Ms. Burbidge was. God is a comfort to all those who mourn.

April 8, 2020

My condolences to the family. As a woman, I appreciate anything accomplished in our behalf. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.

April 8, 2020

What a great contribution to the world giving us detailed information about God's beautiful creation,the stars. To live to be one hundred years old what a blessing. To Mrs Burbidge family I am sorry for your loss and offer my condolences.

Glen James Hausfeld

April 8, 2020

Peace.

April 8, 2020

My sincere condolences to the Burbidge family. I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May God's loyal love give you a measure of comfort during this time of sadness, Psalms 119:76.

JE Jackson

April 7, 2020

Ms.Burbidge opened the door in the field of astronomy for women. Condolences to her family.

April 7, 2020

What an awesome and intellectual lady was blessed to reached 100 years plus .Sincere condolences to her family and may the God of comfort be with you

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