Patricia Burns Obituary
A lifelong resident of Springfield and recently of Chatham, Patricia was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her priority was her family and her passion was for teaching. She spent 37 years teaching at Chestnut Junior High School, where she taught English and library science. A 1958 graduate of Cathedral High School, she went on to receive her bachelor's in English from Our Lady of the Elms College in 1962.
She began her professional career as a counselor at The House of Good Shepherd before accepting a teaching position in the English department at Chestnut Junior High School, where she spent 15 years committed to the development and enrichment of young minds with the English language. She went on to become the school's librarian for the remainder of her tenure. In 1998, she received her master's in education with a concentration in library science from Bridgewater State College shortly before retiring.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Burns of Chatham; and two children, son Patrick Burns and his wife Maura of Enfield, Conn., and daughter Dr. Cecilia Moore and her husband Kevin, and their children Colin and Fiona of Chatham; niece Kris Monteith of Plymouth; and nephews Anthony Jajuga of Ho-Ho-Kus, N.J., and Vincent Jajuga of Charleston, S.C.
Family and friends are invited to gather for the celebration of Patricia's funeral Mass at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, in Holy Cross Church, 221 Plumtree Road, Springfield. Committal services will follow at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of the Massachusetts Veterans' Memorial Cemetery in Agawam. Calling hours will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, at the Corridan Funeral Home, 333 Springfield St., Chicopee.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Patricia's memory may be sent to Our Lady of the Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee, MA 01013.
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September 2, 2009
Mike-
Very sorry to learn of your wife's death. We will be thinking of you with sympathy at this difficult time.
Linda and Bob Haley
Maura Donovan
September 1, 2009
Dear Mr. Burns, Cecelia & Pat, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers. She was a wonderful woman!
Maura Donovan
Kristen Sequin
September 1, 2009
Dear Mike and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. We only knew Pat for a short time, but she will be deeply missed. All my sympathies, Kristen Sequin (CNA / 2nd floor Pleasant Bay Nursing Home)
Cathy maher
September 1, 2009
Dear Mike, Celia and Patrick-
I will always remember Pat and Mike sitting at the bar and having Pat think it was great because i gave mike such a hard time--she loved it!!!What a Lovely Woman!You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
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September 1, 2009
Patrick and Family...Our sincere sympathy on the loss of your Mom. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
United States Marshals Service District of Connecticut
Mary Lou (Liucci) Smith
August 31, 2009
Dear Mike and Family,
I am sending a great big hug to all of you. Pat, Nancy and I were inseparable throughout our college days. Good ole Brice and Pat got us to college everyday and hiether and yon. I am in California for the month and will not be able to be there physcially for the wake and funeral but my heart and spirit will be with all of you. Pat was a loyal and trusted friend. My mind is filled with many wonderful memories that puts a smile on my face when I think about our years at the Elms.
Love and prayers always,
Mary Lou
August 31, 2009
Dear Mike, Pat and Cecilia
We were saddened to hear of the death of Pat. I am sure with all her suffering she is resting peacefully in the arms of our God.
I have volunteered to serve the Mass tomorrow.
Dan & Peg Donovan
Clare and Joe Ashe
August 31, 2009
Mike and Family
We are saddened to learn of Pat's passing.
Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Clare and Joe Ashe
August 31, 2009
Dear Michael and Family....Pat was a grand lady and such a fun person.
We are so sorry. May she rest in peace.
Bob Smith and Ellen O'Neil
Vero Beach, Florida
August 31, 2009
I always enjoyed seeing you and Pat at your Dr's visits, and I will miss her. Hold tight to your memories Mike. My thoghts and prayers will be with you and your family. Maureen Pafumi
Dr. Murray's office
Jack Bonino
August 31, 2009
Dear Mike:
On behalf of the Nam Vets Association, we extend our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You will all be in our prayers.
Betty Nashawaty
August 31, 2009
Dearest Mike, Patrick and Cele,
My love and prayers are with you. It has been a long journey of joy and happy memories. May these memories sustain you during these difficult times.
My sincere love and sympathy,
Betty Nashawaty
JOE & CATHY LAROSE
August 30, 2009
Dear Mike and Family:
We were very sorry to read of Pat's passing. You have our deepest sympathy.
sincerely,
August 30, 2009
On behalf of the Cathedral Class of 1958 we would like to send our heart felt sorrow on the passing of Pat.
Thank you for friendship,not only at Holy Name, but also at Cathedral HS.
Abel Soares
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