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Esther Burnett Obituary
Esther Margaret (Stewart) Burnett, 79, of Stow, Massachusetts, formerly of White Chimneys Farm, Mardela Springs, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 20, 2017. She was the loving wife of King Burnett and mother of Mara, Laurie and Erin Burnett.
Born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 28, 1937, Esther was the daughter of the late Charles A. and Eugenia (Kelly) Stewart. She was raised and educated in Hartford where she graduated from Mount St. Joseph Academy in 1955 and received her Bachelors Degree from the School of Fine Arts at the University of Hartford in 1959.
Esther and King met at a summer cookout on Long Island while both were working in New York City and married on August 22, 1964. They moved to Salisbury in 1965, where King Burnett practiced law. They settled down at White Chimneys Farm, which was their cherished home for nearly 50 years and where they raised their daughters. The couple loved to travel together and enjoyed collecting mementos and memories of their trips to Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
Esther was a passionate reader with a great love for art and poetry. She took joy from her roses and gardens at White Chimneys and Stow and enjoyed her pets. She dedicated much of her life to her children and their families and together they shared the biggest moments of their lives and so many of the small ones.
She is survived by her husband King; her three daughters Mara E. Burnett and husband Timothy Frechette of Weston, MA, Laurie A. Burnett and husband Julius Yang of Stow, MA, Erin I. Burnett and husband David Rubulotta of New York, NY; her nine grandchildren Finley, Gillis, Fitz, Mick, Jasper, Elsie, Zachary, Nyle and Colby; brother Charles A. Stewart Jr. and wife Elizabeth of Wethersfield, CT. Esther is predeceased by her sister Lorraine J. Stewart.
Services will be private. Arrangements under the care of Fowler-Kennedy Funeral Home, A Life Celebration Home, Maynard. To share a memory or offer a condolence visit: www.fowler-kennedy.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in honor of Sierra Club, Lower Shore Land Trust, Inc. or Friends of Blackwater, Inc.
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Melissa Rollins
August 12, 2017
Dear Laurie, Julius, Jasper, Elsie, and Zackary,
I'm sorry to hear of your loss. May you find peace in the memory of your mother and grandmother.
Jeannie Cutlip
August 1, 2017
Mr. Burnett and Family--I remember your wife coming to the office at Webb,Burnett, when I worked there. She was always a soft-spoken, pleasant lady. I wish you peace and remember all the good memories your family had with her. Jeannie Cutlip
Pat
July 30, 2017
You have my sincere condolences. May you gain the strength you need by pouring out your heart to God in prayer.
Pierie & Jeff
July 27, 2017
Laurie,
We're so sorry to hear about your Mom and hope that the time between crying and smiling when you think of her is short.
Mary & Andrew Malkus
July 26, 2017
Dear King, Mara, Laurie & Erin,
We are sending you and your family our heartfelt sympathies. Though we have not had a chance to see you all in quite some time, our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. May the memories you treasure of brighter days shared with Esther bring you comfort, warm your hearts and help you face tomorrow.
Love,
Mary and Andrew Malkus
Dale Watson
July 26, 2017
Dear King,
I extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family for the loss of your wife.
I wish you the very best.
Dale Watson
nancy e. robertson
July 25, 2017
We the Board at Poplar Hill Mansion in Salisbury, md are sorry to hear of the loss of Mrs. Burnett. Both she and you did a lot for the Mansion and we are very grateful for that. May God Bless you and your Family during this time. We will never forget the support we received. Bless her.
Sarah White
July 25, 2017
Gadi and I were so sorry to learn of Cousin Esther Margaret's passing. It was lovely catching up with her at our last family reunion and she spoke glowingly of her children and grandchildren. We will cherish that memory. Our deepest condolences, Cousin Sarah White Bournakel and Gadi Shamah
Maxx
July 25, 2017
Thoughts and prayers to your family on your loss
Margaret Anscombe
July 24, 2017
Jake Tapper just paid tribute to Mrs. Burnett on CNN and so many of us just learned of her passing . Although a stranger, I wish to also offer my deepest sympathy at the loss of your dear mother. I lost my own mother two years ago, just three months short of her 100th birthday so I have a sense of the depth of your loss. A wise person once said, 'No matter how old you are when you lose your mother, it is always too soon.' May God's Love and Light surround you and give you comfort and peace.
Henry Vinson
July 24, 2017
I am sorry to hear about Esther. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. My heartfelt condolences to all.
Randy & Rosemary Slacum
July 24, 2017
Randy and I are very sorry to learn of Esther's passing. We miss seeing you at PRMC Rehab this past year or so. Our best to you, King. Randy & Rosemary Slacum
July 23, 2017
I remember Esther as a very sweet and kind lady and a wonderful Salisbury School mother!
Joann Wehnert
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