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Douglas Burdick Obituary
Sept. 29, 1942 - Aug. 1, 2007
Douglas A. Burdick, 64, Sarasota, formerly of Wakefield, Mass., died Aug. 1, 2007.
Services will be private. National Cremation Society handled arrangements.
He is survived by his son, Douglas A. Burdick Jr. (Paula) of Marblehead, Mass., and grandsons David and Tyler; daughter Kim Kelly and granddaughter Alyssa of Malden, Mass.; daughter Kelli Burdick of Malden; loving companion Joanne Lemire of Sarasota; sister Marjory Woodward (Chester) of Sun City, Ariz.; and many nieces and nephews.
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for Douglas Burdick
Ellie and Ed S.
August 1, 2008
Doug, as of today, you have been gone from us for one year now. Know that you are missed. Yes, life does go on, but it's not quite the same without you in our lives.
Ed had a dream and it happened this summer. He went on a golfing trip to Scotland and...he brought a little piece of you with him. I'm sure you were smiling down on him while he was there.
Rest in peace with Our Lord, dear friend.
Love,
Pat and Dick Metropolis
October 16, 2007
Dear Doug,
You are greatly missed by everyone. We will always be grateful for all the fun we had over the years whenever we went out with you, especially in Sarasota. You always made everyone laugh with your wonderful stories. We will remember you as a wonderful person, a great golfer, and a good friend with a magical sense of humor. For now, rest in peace, no more pain.
Love Patty & Dick
Kelli Burdick
October 2, 2007
Daddy, your 65th birthday just passed and I have to say it was one of the hardest days I have had to endure by far. Though, I do have to say I got into my first car accident without you and I did well AND it wasn't my fault (I know you are laughing). I do have to say that when it happened, I immediately picked up the phone to call you, and on top of all the emotions of being in a major accident, I had to endure the fact that I couldn't have you to talk me through it. I am back in school and I got a 96% on my first biology test and the class average was 79%, as soon as I left class and was driving home I thought to myself, Dad would be proud! Life without you has been so hard for me, for us, your family. I think about you everyday and I am constantly asking myself in certain situations “What would Dad do?” It seems to help. I miss you more and more everyday.
I love you always and forever,
Kelli
Kim Kelly
September 29, 2007
Dear Dad
To put into words what an amazing man you were is next to impossible for me.Thank you for being the most incredible dad a daughter could wish for.Dougie,Kelli and I are so blessed to have you as our father.Alyssa will always remember you with the fondest of memories our hero our rock our inspiration!I will be forever grateful that Alyssa got 18 years of memories of her precious Grammy-Papa!You have instilled in all of us an amazing gift...unconditional Love!Today on your birthday and every day that follows you will be in all of our hearts and prayers.I miss you so much.I love you more than I could possibly say. I will always remember our special times together when you would just pop over to spend time with your favorite "oldest" daughter,talking, laughing ,and yes sometimes crying at what life throws at us... till we meet again..
Love Kimma
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Alyssa Mitchell
September 29, 2007
Happy Birthday Grammy-Papa <3
It all still feels so unreal to me, I guess it is suiting that you will be spending your birthday with the woman that gave birth to you... say hi for me. School is going really well, but I am sure you already know that. As for me... I am okay, I miss you so much though. The thought of my birthday without you, Thanksgiving without you, and Christmas without you breaks my heart. Even though the past few years we haven't spent these days together I have always cherished the phone calls and the wonderful cards with your little notes that simply state "I Love You, Keep It Up". I know you will be with us in our memories and hearts. Watch over me <3
p.s - I got a 99 on my first math quiz and my English teacher told me I was too smart to be in her class =) thought that would make you smile.
Love always and forever,
Alyssa
Linda Burdick
September 28, 2007
Dear Doug,
You were my husband for 38 years, a loving and generous father to your son Doug and your daughters Kim and Kelli, a Grammy-Papa to Alyssa and a Grampy to David and Tyler. You were a very special part of our complete family and the many friends we have made through the years. Your life has touched us all. Losing you has left a hole in the hearts of our entire family. You will be sadly missed and fondly remembered by all who were lucky enough to know you.
Doug, Kim & Kelli, Your father will always live in your memories, and in the way you see the world, you will never forget your Dad's face, or the sound of his voice. You will never forget the traditions he handed down, the things he stood for, they are his gift and your legacy.
Doug, You are truly going to be missed. I will always cherish all the years we spent together. You should be very proud of all you have accomplished in your life, you worked very hard for it. I will be thinking of you on your birthday tomorrow. I will always Love You, Linda
Ellie and Ed S.
August 19, 2007
Dear Doug,
Here we are in Dracut after almost two weeks in Sarasota. We had our plane tickets in anticipation of seeing you just one more time. It was not to be. Instead,we helped Joanne fulfill her promise to you and brought you "home". Spiritually, you are home with Our Lord and truly at peace after much suffering. Sarasota will never be the same without you. You were truly a "best friend". We shall miss you, but you will remain forever in our hearts.
Rest in peace, Doug, with Our Lord.
Love,
Ellie and Ed
Robert Gaddy
August 15, 2007
Doug and I worked together for several years at UPS and I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed his company and sense of humor. My sincere sympathy to his family.
Ronald Harwood
August 14, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
I worked with Doug when I was in Massachusetts UPS. My sincere sympathy. Ron Harwood
My Dad and I "dancing" at Alyssa's party
August 12, 2007
Gail Rivers
August 11, 2007
Doug, Bruce and I will always remember the many, many happy times our two families had together.You and Linda are like second parents to our four children, Karen, LeeAnn, Brucie, and Amy. There will never be anyone like you in our lives ever again, and we hold dearly the memories we have of you.
I will end with your saying, "Who loves you"....Everyone
Alyssa Mitchell
August 10, 2007
GrammyPapa,
No one can ever understand how much I love you, and will always love you. I still haven't accepted that you are gone because we are both too young for this, I'm not ready to give you up. You are the most amazing person that I have ever met in my entire life and to try and think that you will not be there at birthdays and holidays or celebrations just does not seem real and it makes me so numb inside. I am greatful that you are no longer in pain, but you never should have been in pain in the first place. I want you to know that I will never forget our Grammy-Papa and Alyssa days or any of the great memories that I have of you. From going miniature golfing to disney world all the way to sitting on your lap watching A Christmas Story eating chocolate covered cherries. You weren't just your run-of-the-mill grandfather, you were a GrammyPapa. I hope that in whatever college, love and life throws my way I make you proud.
forever <3
Doug Burdick Jr
August 10, 2007
To all who have written here,
I want to thank you for your kind words and for sharing some of your memories of my Dad.
To Dad,
I have never been known as a wordsmith and am struggling to put my thoughts into words here, but here I go. My earliest memories of you are filled with joy and happiness. We are playing with trucks on the floor, playing catch in the yard, or you are teaching me how to fish at the “Duckie Pond”. As busy as you were with work and taking care of the house and yard you always set aside time to play with me. Throughout my school years you were always there to give me sound advice and to help me navigate through life’s obstacles. Although I didn’t always take the advice offered when I did the results were always much better. Hindsight is truly 20/20. I could sit for hours and listen to you tell stories, you would paint a picture so vivid that I was transported there and could see the story unfold through your eyes. I have never laughed so hard or so long as I have while listening to you. As I entered into the workforce our relationship matured and you became my Mentor. Your experience and insight as a leader has been the cornerstone of my professional life. Your teaching and guidance has helped me countless times when dealing with issues in my work life. The standards you and Mom tried to instill in me have helped Paula and I raise our boys. I am grateful that David and Tyler were able to know you but am greatly saddened that you were taken from them so soon. I promise I will pass on to them everything that you have taught me and will raise them to the best of my ability. Dad I miss you dearly.
Love your son,
Doug Jr.
Diane & Bob Rivers
August 9, 2007
Dear Doug,
Bob and I have the best memories of you, Linda and the kids. Over 40 years of memories, watching the boys play football and you always getting stuck carrying Timmy's "stretch armstrong." Wonderful holidays you and Linda had for the whole family. It was always "open house" on Christmas night. Your great sense of humor and generosity to all that you met. You were a special guy. Everyone always had great respect for you and your family. When I think of you I will always smile.
August 9, 2007
The Burdick Men
August 9, 2007
Daddy and Uncle Bruce
August 9, 2007
My Hero!
August 9, 2007
Dad and the BEST neighbors in the world.
August 9, 2007
My Dad and his grandchildren
August 9, 2007
August 9, 2007
Me and my Daddy!
Kelli Burdick
August 9, 2007
I am going to miss you so much, Daddy. You were my first true love, my mentor, my best friend, my rock, my hero, my Daddy. You were the person who helped me through all of the hardships in my life without judgment, as well as, all the good times when you would laugh with me or call me silly. I know how proud you were of me and I can rest easily knowing you will be watching over me. Thank you for teaching me the ways of the world, filling me with all your knowledge and wisdom. I will forever appreciate all your stories and your knee-slapping sense of humor. You will always be the "wind beneath my wings," and I plan on soaring with you guiding me every step of the way. I am so proud to be your baby girl. No child could ask for a better father. I will always and forever be your sunshine as you will be mine. Until we meet again.
I will love you always and forever,
Kelli
LeeAnn Kay
August 8, 2007
Dear Uncle Doug,
I cherish all the childhood memories I have with you in Malden -- playing football with us kids, cherishing that brown toyota (remember that motorcycle you had??), swimming in the pool, and the stories of Brucie on the fence. I missed seeing you on Friday nights....You always made everyone laugh and told a great story. I miss you and your big grin. Until we meet again....All my love,
Frank Hadley
August 7, 2007
Doug-A-Do you will always be the best freind anyone could ever have. The sense of humor you brought everywhere you went always could brighten the mood no matter what. Our Christmas's and 4th's of July will always be remembered. I will never have another friend to match the friendship we had.
Amy Rivers
August 7, 2007
Uncle Doug~ I feel lucky to have so many memories of you. I remember how you could do that deep voice that sounded so cool like a singer in an acapella band... and your laugh... and the Friday nights at my house... I love you! I miss you already... and even though I'm on the other side of the country, I will still take care of your baby, my other half, Kelli. Love you always... Until we meet again... Amy Cakes
Kenny Halligan
August 6, 2007
Doug,
I will always remember the great stories you have told me since the day we met. Thanks so much for the rides to work, words of encouragement, and laughter you shared with us. Love always,
-Kenny
Elaine Graves
August 6, 2007
Thank you for all the stories and laughter you have brought into the world. You have touched so many lives, all of whom will miss you dearly. Thank you for taking care of my best friend Joanne. Love, Elaine
Joanne Lemire
August 5, 2007
Doug,
I am so glad we met. You are the LOVE OF MY LIFE. I will always treasure all the happy times and stories in my heart. I know you are watching over us and the pain is gone. Don't forget your promise.
Till we meet again I will always Love you.
Joanne
Doug at Alyssa's graduation party 6.17.07.
Ellie S
August 5, 2007
May cherished memories, the comfort of family, and the sympathy of friends help to console you in this time of sorrow.
We shall miss our Dear Friend. He was a kind and generous friend to all.
With Sympathy
Ellie and Ed
Andrea & Ed Pettee
August 5, 2007
Dear JoAnn, Please know that you our in our thoughts....Doug was such a good friend to Ed and I and he will be so missed.
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