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BURGESS- Leonard L., Jr., 81, of Bourne, Thursday, August 4, 2005, in Boston; husband of Elaine (Mitchell) Burgess; father of Kathleen A. Burgess, James E. Burgess, Thomas D. Burgess, Jeffrey S. Burgess, Mary Ellen Burgess, and Michael Burgess all of Buzzard's Bay, Patricia Odams of Maine and the late Leonard L. Burgess III; also survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews and sisters and brothers in law. A Funeral will be held on Monday, August 8, 2005, at 10:00am from the Stott, Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Route 28), Wareham, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am in Saint Margaret's Church, 141 Main Street, Buzzard's Bay. Burial will follow at the V.A. Massachusetts National Cemetery, Bourne. Visitation will be held Sunday from 5 to 8 P.M. at the funeral home. Donations in his memory may be made to Bourne Fire Rescue Squad, 130 Main Street, Buzzard's Bay, MA 02532. WWII Navy veteran. For directions and online guestbook, visit: www.stottchapman.com.

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Michael DeGrazia

August 8, 2005

Jeff and Family, My thoughts will be for you at this sad time in you're lives. The times that we spend together on this Earth are short but memories are forever.Good health and happiness.

Sincerely, Michael

John Dingess

August 8, 2005

Jim,

So sorry to hear about your dad.

May God bless you and your family, and give you strength and understanding.

John and Martha Dingess

Charlie Parker

August 8, 2005

Elaine, Kathy and the rest of the family, My Prayers are with you...Charlie

Kim Barnocky-Grossman

August 8, 2005

Hi Jimmy,

I am sorry hear of the loss of your Father. My families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Kim Balegno

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David Weyant

August 7, 2005

My prayers are with you for you and your Family at such a difficult time. God Bless

Monica Layton

August 6, 2005

Elaine and family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

LOUISA MUSIOL-HESSELBACHER

August 6, 2005

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU. LOUISA MUSIOL HESSELBACHER

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