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Barbara Burgess Obituary
Born in Providence, R.I., she later moved to Lucerne-In-Maine, where she worked and lived for many years before relocating to Kingston, R.I.
She was the beloved wife of Everett "Pete" Burgess. She is also survived by a son, John Robinson of Carmel; stepchildren, Steven Burgess and Wendy O'Connell of Rhode Island; and seven grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Monday at The Columbarium Chapel at Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter, R.I. Memorial donations may be made to American Lung Association, Rhode Island Chapter, 260 West Exchange St., No. 102 B, Providence, RI 02903. For guest book and condolences, visit
www.averystortifuneralhome.com.
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Anonymous
September 16, 2012
You have Brought light to many lives. May you rest in peace.
Susan Young
September 14, 2012
Barbara was a wonderful lady my thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time of loss.
Koren Payton
September 14, 2012
I worked with Barbara for many years at Dreyfus Mutual Funds. She was such a wonderful, sweet lady and will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family.
gary arnold
September 14, 2012
our condolences to the burgess family
gary arnold
westport,mass
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Anonymous
September 13, 2012
May you rest in peace in the arms of the Lord,
Ann Berard
September 13, 2012
My life has been a joy because of you, Will miss you more than words can say. Your have been like a sister for 65 years,Till we meet again, Love you. Ann and Bob too
September 13, 2012
You will be missed more than I can say. With Love,
Suzette, Tom, Harold, Nick
September 13, 2012
We love you and miss you nana.
Love,
Nick, Ricondo, Max. Abby and James.
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