Jaffrey, New Hampshire
1918 - 2005
VALERIE RISDON BURT, 87, formerly of Forest Park Estates, Jaffrey died Thursday July 21, 2005 at Harborside Healthcare - Pheasantwood in Peterborough, where she had been a resident for the past three years.
She was born January 15, 1918 in Medford, MA. the daughter of the late S. Frank and Marion (Hoyt) Burt.
She was a 1936 graduate of Medford (MA) High School. She had been a resident of Jaffrey since 1973, and had previously lived in various towns throughout Massachusetts, as well as Arkansas and Merrimack NH.
Mrs. Burt worked as a secretary for sixteen years at Franklin Pierce College Department of Behavioral Sciences. She retired in 1990. In 1978, the graduating class of FPC dedicated the yearbook to her. Earlier in her life she had been employed with Polaroid Corp. in Waltham MA.
Mrs. Burt was a member of the United Church of Jaffrey. She was involved with the Friendly Guild of the Church and also the Food Bank at the church.
She enjoyed doing needlepoint and crocheting. She especially loved animals of all kinds.
She was married to Francis Sidney Burt for 45 years. He died April 23,1992.
Family members include a son Alan E. Burt of West Swanzey; two daughters Ellen B. Ellison of Everett, MA and Marion Lindsey of Quincy, California; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; a sister Marion Roberts of Concord MA; two brothers Robert Risdon and Albert Risdon both of Medford, MA; several nieces and nephews
A son Leonard Hoyt Burt predeceased her on December 18, 1994.
Calling hours will be Monday from 6:00 to 8:00PM at the Cournoyer Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 33 River Street, (Route 202) Jaffrey.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00AM in the United Church of Jaffrey, 54 Main Street, Jaffrey. Rev. Paul Cullity, Interim Pastor will officiate. Burial will follow in Conant Cemetery, Jaffrey.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the activities fund at Pheasantwood Nursing Home, 50 Pheasant Road, Peterborough NH 03458
To view Mrs. Burt's online memorial, send a condolence to her family or for more information, please visit www.cournoyerfh.com
I had the pleasure of working with Val for many years at Franklin Pierce College. She was friendly, kind and always had a smile for everyone. My prayers and sympathy go out to her family and many friends.
Clarissa Wallace
July 28, 2005 | Jaffrey, NH
We have many pleasnt memories of
Valerie, especially during their visit, When she left a lovely embroiderie with cats that still hangs in our house -- ken & betty
Kenneth D. & Betty Blackshaw
July 24, 2005 | McLean, VA
It was a pleasure to take care of your mother for the past 2 years. She had a wonderful smile and grace about her. She could lift my spirit up with a kind word and that smile of her's, and if that didn't work she would offer me chocolate. She was a treasure here on earth and I will miss her, but when ever I smell Noxema I will always think of her. God bless you in your time of sorrow.
Minta L'Ecuyer
Minta L'Ecuyer
July 23, 2005 | Jaffrey, NH
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
The Cournoyer Family
July 22, 2005 | Jaffrey, NH
