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1930
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2014
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Constance Burgess Obituary
WORCESTER - Constance "Connie" A. (LaVoie) Burgess, 83 of Plantation Street, Worcester, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2014 in Knollwood Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family.
Connie is survived by her husband of 64 years, Carlton V. Burgess. She was the loving mother of 6 children, Donna M. Maki and her husband Robert of Worcester, Patricia A. Olson and her husband Michael Olson, Sr. of NH, Richard W. Burgess and his wife Kathleen M. (Harrington) Burgess of Spencer, Robert C. Burgess and his fiance Patricia LeFort, Nancy J. Cormier, Cathleen M. Warner and her husband Dana all of Worcester; one other child of whom she loved as her own, Lori A. DeFlorio of Worcester; a sister, Barbara A. Christianson of Holden; a sister-in-law, Theresa (Daw) LaVoie of Worcester; a brother-in-law, Eugene LeBlanc of Grafton; 18 Grandchildren, Sharlene, Christine "Tina", Michael Jr., Brian, Kate, Julie, Daniel, Craig, Malinda, Randie, Corey, Rebecca, Jacob, Anjelica, Jarret, Samantha, Sarah and Jordan; 8 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by a granddaughter, Heather Lynne Burgess; 2 brothers, Robert and William LaVoie; a sister, Eileen LeBlanc.
Connie was born in Worcester, a daughter of the late Alfred J. and Edith (Elie) LaVoie and attended Worcester Girls Trade School. She worked for many years as a Personal Care Assistant and Nurse's Aide, retiring from Beaumont Nursing and Rehabilitation and The Willows in Westborough. She enjoyed family and friends, camping, traveling especially to Las Vegas and Hawaii.
The family would like to express their deepest gratitude and thanks to the staff of both the Summit Eldercare Team and Knollwood Nursing Center of Worcester.
A period of calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 26th from 9:30-10:30 a.m. in the MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester. with her funeral service immediately following at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. To share your thoughts & memories of Connie, please visit her personal guestbook at:
www.mercadantefuneral.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Constance Burgess
Malinda Schotte
May 30, 2022
I love and miss you Grammy ❤
Cyndi a belculfine
April 16, 2022
The Best Mother in law n Grammy to my 5 daughters. Mom I miss u everyday. love you . Rest in Peace Mom. Cyndi
Cyndi Belculfine
April 16, 2020
Mom I miss you everyday. . you were the best mother in law . . I hope you rocking the heavens . I love you so much . you will never b forgotten
Rest in peace mom . the best Grammy to my girls . Randie Rebecca Anjelica Samantha. Cyndi
Cyndi Belculfine
April 16, 2019
Mom I miss you everyday . You. were a great Grammie to all your Grandchildren .As your daughter in law I love you as a Mom . Keep watching over your Grandchildren. Rest in Peace Mom xo. Cyndi
Linda McGrail
May 8, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about your mother passing. I can certainly remember having fun with her at Pine Acres. But, more so, I worked with her at Heywood Valley for a few years. Now that was an experience. My thoughts are with you.
Bob Burgess
April 27, 2014
Mom you are missed a lot I love watching you bake and cook and sew my clothes and the others the whole time I was learning from you but was to young to realize it some might say I'm a moms boy I say to that thank you because I learned a lot from you. I love you and miss you farewell until we meet.i love you.
Heather Tamke
April 26, 2014
To Tina Maki-Cogswell and Family: I am very sorry for your loss. May your hearts be warmed by good memories. May you feel comfort at this difficult time. Love, Heather Tamke.
April 26, 2014
Although I only met her once Connie was quite a character. She had personality and gusto. To be married 64 yrs and raise 6 kids is no easy task. Rest in peace~ Trish Clinton (Patti & Bob's friend)
Peggy Civilik
April 26, 2014
Thoughts and prayers for your fsmily.
Patricia Lefort
April 26, 2014
To the Burgess family,
So sorry to hear and know about Connie's passing. I know she is resting in peace with family members who have passed away before her. Please know that she is your guardian angel watching over all of you. May the good Lord keep you all safe.
Lovingly
Patti
Donna Maki
April 25, 2014
Mom,you left uis to soon we had more to learn from you. You were the best Mother anyone could be.You were a stay at home Mom who baked,made candy all my friends loved you. Mom, I don't want say good_bye you will always be in my heart and soul I love you always and will miss you so much Love you Mom Donna
My Grandma.
Anjelica Burgess
April 25, 2014
Gram I love you. May you rest in peace.
April 24, 2014
cathy, dana and family our thoughts are with you baker family
April 24, 2014
To the Burgess family,
I worked with Connie at Beaumont for many years. She was a wonderful co-worker and friend.
My thoughts are with your family in remembering a special woman.
Helen (O'Neill) Quattrochi
Donna & Bernie Joly
April 24, 2014
So sorry to hear about your mom Cathy. Our thoughts are with you.
cindy belculfine
April 23, 2014
In Loving Memory of my Mother -in -law may you Rest in Peace. Love You
Frances Goulet
April 23, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dawn Dion
April 23, 2014
To Nancy and family..So sorry for your loss.
Lisa Cleary-Albro
April 23, 2014
Cathy, Dana, & Family,
Thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Tina Maki-Cogswell
April 23, 2014
Gram
We will all miss you very much! Thank you for all the wonderful memories. I loved all the vacations we took together as a family up in the White Mountains. Thanks you for everything.
Love,
Tina
Bobby Burgess
April 23, 2014
Mom I miss you and love you, you are with family now and I love you very much.
Karen Norton
April 23, 2014
To Carl and family, It was a pleasure coming to your home and taking care of your mom. I will miss her very much. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
cindy belculfine
April 23, 2014
To my Dad & family , Mom was the best mother in law a girl could ever ask for , she was the sweetest kindest women you could ever meet , she loved her grandchildren with all her heart she loved spending time with them ,my girls were down the house everyday being with her , I will always love her & miss her she was like a mom to me , she made u laugh alot . Mom thanks for everything you did for my girls it will never be forgotten , you are simply the best at everything you did in your life ,marrying dad is number 1 .God Bless You Mom Love you with all my heart Cindy
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