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Mary Ellen Bur

Mary Bur Obituary

Mary Ellen Bur died peacefully at age 88 at Roland Park Place, survived by husband Lawrence, daughter Sarah Bur of Baltimore, son Lawrence "LJ" of Herndon, VA, and grandchildren Daniel & Devin Gillespie, and Jessica, Austin & Lindsay Bur. Born in Philadelphia, daughter of John and Helen Waters, she graduated from Temple University, and worked in Germany, NYC and Wilmington, DE before moving to Baltimore in 1964. She became a Registered Nurse in 1969 and worked in many nursing & volunteer roles, lastly as Executive Director of the Maryland Lupus Foundation. A memorial will be held at Roland Park Place on Sept. 28th. Donations can be sent to St. Vincent's Children's Center, 2600 Pot Springs Rd, Timonium MD 21093.

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Published by Baltimore Sun on Sep. 22, 2019.

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September 25, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

September 25, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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September 24, 2019

September 22, 2019

Please accept my condolences. I'm so sorry for the loss of your loved one. May the word of God comfort and strengthen you. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

September 22, 2019

"Our prayers and thoughts are with the family during this trying time, we wish them strength and may the God of all comfort give them all the support and courage needed.

September 22, 2019

I would like to express my deepest sympathy for your loss. I pray that the God of all comfort grant you peace at this time.

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