Anna Emond Burnham

Anna Emond Burnham

SALISBURY — Anna Emond Burnham, 85, died at home in the presence of her children Saturday, Nov. 19, 2011. She was born Sept. 23, 1926, on a farm in Northeast Washington, D.C. She was the daughter of Joseph B. Klein and Mildred (b. Popkins) and sister of the late Katherine Holum and Mildred Pembroke.

Anna is remembered for a life of caring for others. In addition to raising eight children, she contributed to various church activities, including a lifetime singing in choirs. Anna also spent decades volunteering in nursing homes in Berlin, Salisbury and Baltimore County. In 1986, Anna was cited as Volunteer of the Year in Salisbury. She also participated in literacy programs for adults and in 1989 was honored by the state of Maryland for her volunteer work. Anna worked in Dr. Frank Troendle's office in Rockville, Md. She sold real estate in Salisbury. In the early 1980s Anna ran as the first woman Republican candidate for the City Council of Salisbury. She also helped to establish the original City Hall Museum. Anna was an active member of St. Francis de Sales Roman Catholic Church from 1970-1997, when she moved to Ellicott City, Md.

Anna is survived by her children, Kathy Kingsley, Terrie Barr-Fein, Robert Emond, Chris Emond, C. Joseph Emond, Mary Dennis, Marc Emond and Anna Crisp. She was preceded in death by Cecilia Emond. She is also survived by two nephews, James and John Pembroke; 19 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Anyone who met her was aware of her deep faith and loving ways.

A Mass of Christian burial was held Friday, Nov. 25, 2011, at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Washington, D.C., with interment in Cedar Hill Cemetery in Suitland, Md. A memorial dervice will be held locally at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to The Little Sisters of Jesus and Mary, P.O. Box 1755, Salisbury, Md. 21802.