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ABBY BURDEN Obituary

BURDEN, Abby Scott (Baker) Passed away at the age of 93, on January 25, 2018, in East Greenwich, Rhode Island. She lived a life full of loving, giving and being thankful. Formerly of Needham, Boston and Wenham, Massachusetts, Abby was the beloved wife of the late George E. Burden and the loving mother of James of West Cranston, RI, Douglas of Swampscott, MA, Elizabeth (Perry) Moylan of Saunderstown, RI and George of Lunenburg, MA. She was also the loving grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild. Abby graduated from Wheelock College and Boston University with teaching degrees before teaching at nursery schools in NY, MA and CO. She loved to volunteer and did so at Mass General Hospital, Trinity Church in Boston, Rosie's Place, Neighborhood Action as well as Girl Scouts, garden clubs and her children's schools for many years. Abby cared very deeply for her children, friends and acquaintances. She was positive, happy, warm, energetic and caring with a subtle sense of humor. Abby touched the hearts of many people through her caring gestures, kind heart and gentle sense of humor. She loved life and smiled often. There will be a private burial at Mt Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send memorial donations to Trinity Church Boston, MA or Rosie's Place, 889 Harrison Ave., Boston, MA 02118. www.RosiesPlace.org. Online guestbook www.brownandhickey.com Brown & Hickey Funeral Home 617-484-2534 617-547-1500

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 26 to Jan. 28, 2018.

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doug

January 20, 2025

Miss you mom..have a happy day.. love you so much..

Grapevine Wenham 2013<br />GBB ASBB DBB

douglas burden

January 20, 2021

Mt Auburn DBB ASBB GBB

douglas burden

January 20, 2021

Wenham where her beloved family grew up

douglas burden

January 20, 2021

Last nite in Boston with son GBB

douglas burden

January 20, 2021

DOUG BURDEN

January 20, 2021

Doug Burden

January 20, 2021

Mom you were the best part of my life THANK YOU for everything you did for me. You were the best mom ever. I love you. Xoxo Doug

Steve Baker

July 6, 2018

A few years back, I had several very pleasant conversations with Abby by phone. I'm a 2nd cousin, once removed. I'm sorry to learn of her passing, would be happy to keep in contact with family.

February 3, 2018

I was so sorry to hear about Abby. I always enjoyed seeing her when I went to St. Elizabeth's to visit my mom. My mom would point at Abby and tell me that she was her new friend!

Thinking of you Elizabeth and your whole family.

Donna Dziedzic
Evelyn Dias' daughter

doug Burden

January 29, 2018

The best Mom anyone could have. the kindest gentlest person when could meet. Cheeriest life so much. Mother will be greatly missed but never forgotten. thanks Mom for everything.

January 28, 2018

Condolences to the Burden family on your loss.Laurie Davis and Larry Jarvis

Mary Kate

January 27, 2018

My deepest condolences to all of Abbey's family. I only had the pleasure of knowing
abbey for a short while and boy did she leave an impression. She was a beautiful soul and her smile lit up the room. Abbey sure will be missed. God Bless You and thank you for sharing her with us.
Much love,
Mary Kate (cna)

Jacqueline Nichol Hunter

January 27, 2018

I was just in Florida visiting my mother Dorothy Nichol and she was speaking so fondly of Abby and wondering where she was. The last time they spoke must have been 5 years ago. You all are in our thoughts and prayers yet we know Abby is in a better place and more importantly with George......

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