Gale M. Burns

1952 - 2015

Gale Marie Burns, 62
GRAY - Gale Marie Burns (Blanchard) died peacefully surrounded by family and friends on March 15, 2015. Born in Portland on Sept. 28, 1952, she was the daughter of Frederick and June Liggetto. She attended Portland High School.
Gale managed a family business for many years, she also worked at GM Pollack and recently retired from C.N. Brown after 21 years as a heating oil office manager. Before her retirement she was awarded manager of the year.
Gale has always treasured spending time with her family. While her parents were alive she loved playing cards and cribbage at their house with family and friends. In recent years, Gale spent most of her time with her grandkids and family. She was a big part of the family puzzle club. She enjoyed shopping and getting mani and pedis with her friends. Gale was such an important part of our everyday life, she is greatly missed.
Gale was predeceased by her parents Frederick and June Liggetto; and her brothers William Ray and Frederick Liggetto Jr. Gale is survived by her son Robert Blanchard Jr., his wife Marie Blanchard; her daughter Christine Dubreuil (Blanchard); her grandchildren Dean Blanchard, Drew Blanchard, Dawsin Blanchard, Darian Blanchard and Ashley Dubreuil; her sisters Patricia Gilbert, Judy Binder, Betty Davis and Sharon Liggetto; nieces, nephews and beloved friends; also her long time partner Tom Simpson.
A memorial visitation will be held at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Rd., Gray on Saturday, March 28, 2015, from 5-8 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at www.wilsonfhllc.com