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Melissa Burroughs Obituary

BURROUGHS Infant Melissa Marie Burroughs, of Milford, died on Monday, March 29, 2004, at Yale-New Haven Hospital. Daughter of Erik E. and Donna Michelle Greenberg Burroughs of Milford, she was born on October 13, 2003 in Bridgeport. In addition to her loving parents, she is survived by her paternal grandparents, James and Lois Burroughs of Milford; her maternal grandparents, Barbara and George Greenberg of Bridgeport; two aunts, Sarah and Theresa Greenberg; two uncles, Jason Burroughs and Theodore Greenberg; and her maternal great-grandparents, Ruth and Milton Faikes. Friends may call on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad Street on the Green, Milford. Interment will be private.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Mar. 30, 2004.

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Anne Berndtson

March 31, 2004

Erik, my heart goes out to you and your family.

Blanche Mierzejewski

March 31, 2004

Take the time to let the warmest memories of your heart fill your day with happiness for love of Melissa and family.

Emmett & Gail Johnson

March 31, 2004

Earth has no sorrow That heaven cannot heal. May God heal the hurt.

Mark and Linda Haydu

March 30, 2004

Erik and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Trina Preston

March 30, 2004

My Prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God Bless You and Your Family.

Debbie Conte

March 30, 2004

Erik and Donna

My thoughts and prayers are with you both..

March 30, 2004

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time of deepest sorrow.

All The Staff of

Maplewood Annex

Mary-Lou Ghiroli

March 30, 2004

Eric, You probably won't remember me but you knew me from Dr. Purpora's office. I am very sorry for you and your wife's loss, and just wanted you to know I was thinking of you.

Karen Georgia

March 30, 2004

Donna and Erik,

My deepest prayers and thoughts are with you.

camille kociper

March 30, 2004

we laughed and cried over all the Melissa stories Barb told us. I hope you sang the Melissa song to the tiniest angel. with love and prayers Camille

margaret jefferson

March 30, 2004

Dear Barb and family remember he healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. My prayers are with you all. margaret

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