Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
May 7, 1930 - Jan 31, 2026
Dearest Linda and family
I was saddened to hear of your Moms passing our youth was filled with many wonderful memories of Lois and GeorgeI send my love and prayers
Karyn (Norton) DeLellis
Karyn DeLellis
February 15, 2026 | Sandwich, MA | Friend
A true joy to have grown up on Johnson Ave with Mrs Burge and family. I remember herself and her husband as two of the nicest people I could have known
John McGreevey
February 03, 2026 | Medford, MA | Neighbor
So sorry to hear of your mom’s passing’s passing . We will hold you all in our prayers
Brenda Mccarthy
February 03, 2026 | Burlington, MA | Friend
Lois was a special person she taught me how to drink a manhattan .at 4:00 I will have one ,God bless you .Fran Celano
Helena Costantino
February 03, 2026 | Revere, MA | Friend
Many a fond memory of watching a Red Sox game in The Burge’s living room. Visits in Hampton beach. Ways seem to have a smile and funny! Sorry to hear of your loss but lucky to have her with you all these years.
Annie Gross
February 02, 2026 | Canton, MA | Friend
We are deeply sorry for your loss. May the wonderful memories you have of Nanny help you get through this difficult and sad time.
Leslie & Carmine
February 01, 2026 | Friend
Lois A. (Johnstone) Burge — Of Medford, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 31, 2026. She was 95 years old.
Raised in Somerville, Lois and her beloved husband the late B. George Burge settled in Medford to raise their family where she became an active member of the Medford community. For many years she served on the boards of the Medford Catholic Woman’s Club, Ladies Fortnightly and in many different roles at St Raphaels Parish.
Lois was an avid lover of the sun whether it be summers down the Cape or vacationing in Aruba with friends. One of Lois’s favorite past times was routing for her beloved Red Sox win or lose.
Above all else, Lois cherished time spent with her family. Being surrounded by loved ones brought her immense joy and meant everything to her. She also appreciated the simple pleasures in life, including savoring a good Manhattan, often enjoyed in good company. Devoted mother of Linda Corrigan and her longtime partner Robert Abruzese of Medford, Nancy Dyment and her husband Ronald of Hampstead, NH and Thomas Burge and his wife Sheila of Marshfield. Cherished grandmother of Kerry Doherty and her husband John, Kelly Corrigan, Jason Dyment and his wife Amanda, Timothy Dyment and his wife Allison, Elise Berrada and her husband Steven and Steven Burge. Loving great-grandmother of JP, Ryan, Chase, Jack, Grace and George. She was the beloved daughter of the late Angela P. Johnstone. Also lovingly survived by many loving friends and extended family members.
A funeral procession will be held from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) on Wednesday, February 4th at 9:00AM. Followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Raphael Church 512 High Street at 10:00AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday, February 3rd from 4:00PM to 7:00PM. Services will conclude with burial at Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Mystic Valley Elders, Visiting Nurse and Community Care and Saint Raphael Parish 512 High Street Medford, MA 02155
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