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Ann McBurney Obituary
Ann was the wife of the late Senator John McBurney, Jr., and the daughter of the late Theresa and Pasquale Rivello.
She was the office manager and legal secretary for McBurney Law Services before retiring in 1991. Before that, she worked for Big Brothers of Rhode Island.
Ann graduated from Attleboro High School in 1942 and received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Rhode Island in 1972.
She is survived by five children: John McBurney, III, Esq. and his wife Cheryl; Michael McBurney and his wife Kathleen; Christine McBurney, Esq.; Dr. Cathleen McBurney-Saros and her husband Nicholas; and Mark McBurney, Esq., as well as 20 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was also the mother of the late Kevin McBurney.
Relatives and friends are invited to visiting hours at Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home, 220 Cottage St, Pawtucket, on Wednesday, May 25, from 4-7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, May 26 at 10 am at St. Joseph's Church of Holy Family Parish, 195 Walcott St., Pawtucket, followed by burial at Mt. St. Mary's Cemetery, Prospect St., Pawtucket, RI.
For online condolences please visit Costigan-O'Neill Funeral Home at http://www.oneillfuneralhomes.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks you consider donating to the Hope Hospice and Palliative Care Center, 1085 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Francis Brown
May 30, 2016
To Chris & the entire McBurney family,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your Mom.
Franny Brown
David and Stacey Plamondon
May 28, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to the McBurney family. We will miss her tremendous spirit and wonderful smile on Tuesday nights. Thoughts and prayers are with the family.
May 27, 2016
Dear Mark,
Please accept my sincere condolences. Your mother was sheer delight to know. Always a big hello as she gardened, and a warm welcome to your home. I'm thinking of you, my special friend. Love, Ferg
Daniel Healy
May 26, 2016
Please accept my sincere condolences
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Bron Wittick
May 25, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the McBurney family on this particularly sad occasion. Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Brenda and June Clement
May 25, 2016
So sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
May 25, 2016
Please accept our sincere condolences,
Joe and Susan Laurie
Cape Coral, FL
Michael Chellel
May 25, 2016
Dear Christine, Jack, Michael and family, Sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. She was one of the hippest moms around and one of the most beautiful. A mass was offered here in San Giovanni Rotondo, Italy in memory of your mom. The mass was offered at the tomb of St. Padre Pio. May all your troubles be less. May all your blessings be more. Peace and God bless.
Tracey Macksoud Moline
May 25, 2016
Mark, So sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful Mom. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Tracey Moline
Signe Cooper
May 24, 2016
To the McBurney Family, so sorry for your loss. Ann was a sweet lady who had a smile for all, I am going to miss her at cards on Wednesday evenings...May she rest in peace
Peggy Plamondon
May 24, 2016
My condolence go out to the MCBurney Family for your recent lost. She will be missed on Tuesday nights.
Senator John Gilgun
May 24, 2016
Dear McBurney family, and Jack, my former colleague in the Senate,
You are hearing nice things about Ann, and they are all true. She was one of the nicest people I ever met, beautiful inside and out. I know you will miss her, but think about her accomplished life, a great Mother.
Sharon Brady
May 24, 2016
My thoughts & prayers go out the Mc Burney family. It was a pleasure to have known such a beautiful person. It was great to see her smiling face on Tuesday nights at bowling. She will be greatly missed by the Starlighter's bowling league.
Tom O'Connor (former Providence City Council)
May 23, 2016
My deepest sympathies to you John and the entire family.
May 23, 2016
Sending our deepest sympathy,
Roy and Helena Taylor
Port Charlotte, FL
Mary Ellen Connor
May 23, 2016
Dear Cris and McBurney Family:
Please accept our sincere condolences. May fond memories of your Mom help you through this difficult time.
Sincerely, Mary Ellen and Rich
Mike and Elaine Wallor
May 23, 2016
Our deepest sympathy.
Robert Sam Barchi
May 23, 2016
Hi Sorry for the great loss. Know my prayers. Peace Sam xxxxxooooooooooo
Dennis McCarten
May 23, 2016
John and Christine, I was sorry to read of your Mom's death. She was as much a fixture in our world as was John. Going to depositions in your office, I wasn't sure if I took a wrong turn and went to Al Forno by mistake. A wonderful lady. Wonderful memories.
May 23, 2016
Dear McBurney Family-We are so sorry for the loss of Ann. She was a special person with a zest for life. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Jerry and Leslie Smith
Hank Lesperance
May 23, 2016
Jack and mcburney family. Please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your mom.
Liz McBurney
May 23, 2016
No matter the occasion, happy or sad, Annie always made me smile. She was full of love and vibrancy with an incredible sense of humor. She was an avid bowler, card player and made beautiful needle points. Her passion for cooking went well beyond the gnocchi she was famous for. If you drive by her house, her white hydrangeas will be blooming all summer-- those were our favorite and I'll never see one without thinking of her. Elegance and beauty, just like Ann. I can't begin to express the void she leaves behind in life but memories of her will remain some of the best I've had. Thank you Annie for everything. We love you so much!
Tessa Rivera
May 23, 2016
Ann was a loving mother, and grandmother, and a wonderful friend. Her presences will be missed this coming weekend and far into the future.
May 23, 2016
I'm sure Kevin welcomed her with open arms.
Jack Pitts
May 22, 2016
Warm,loving, giving, charming...an ideal Aunt who will be sorely missed. Warmest wishes to her family.
Joan Jackson
May 21, 2016
I knew Ann McBurney and she was so much more than was contained in the obituary. Rest in peace great lady.
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