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Jeannie Forsyth posted a condolence
Friday, March 15, 2013
I am a friend of Mrs. Burlington's granddaughter, Kara. I never met Mrs. Burlington, but I felt like I knew a little bit about how special she was by the love I could hear in Kara's voice every time she talked about her "Nani". I know she was the captain of a large and loving family and that you will all be missing her very much for a long time to come. Please accept my hearfelt condolences.
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Pamela Somers posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2013
This is the end of an era. Aunt Mary was so lovely, inside and out. Her four wonderful girls are a testimony to her mothering skills. I can remember visiting them when we were children and getting a lecture on the way home about how we should try to be more like our cousins, who were all so polite and well-mannered and kind!
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Bobby Byrne posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2013
To the entire extended family of Mary Burlington: I'm going to miss Mary's great smile. Such a delightful lady she was. I really enjoyed entertaining for her, because she obviously loved our music. What a wonderful outlook she seemed to have on life. Maybe that was the secret of her longevity. But despite that longevity, I know you'd all like to have her just a little bit longer still. She was such a pleasure to be with. My sincerest condolences to you all.
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don finnerty posted a condolence
Thursday, March 14, 2013
so many fond memories of mary going back almost 50 years--her warmth,kindness, humor.what a gift her 90 + years were. she touched so many lifes in a positive way. she will be missed.
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Pamela Somers posted a condolence
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
By Mary Ann Evans Burlington.
How fortunate Alice and I were, to grow up in peace and serenity in the little town of Montvale, New Jersey. Golden days they were, and that is how I will remember them! Alice and I were childhood friends. We started school together, going into the first grade. There were no kindergartens, and so we were very young. Alice lived across the street from the school, so she could always arrive just as the bell rang, and often times afterwards. I remember one morning as I was going into school, Alice hollered from her bedroom window, "Hello Mary!" She was just getting up. Alice skipped the third grade, so I guess it didn't hurt her any!
On St. Patrick's Day Alice arrived all in green, from head to toe. Even her shoes were painted green!
Alice Huff lived next door to Alice. They had a rope connecting their bedrooms, and they would send notes back and forth at night, when they were supposed to be sleeping. I thought that was so cool!
I had a birthday party when I was in the 4th grade. I didn't invite Alice, when I gave the invitations out in class, because we weren't "on speaking terms". My mother sent me to her house with an apology and an invitation. When I knocked on her door, she and her mother came, and her mother said "See dear, I told you it was a mistake." Young girls can be mean!
All the kids went sleigh riding down Grand Avenue. It was a great ride. In those days, we always had a lot of snow. I guess we never thought of the danger.
One Sunday I went over to Alice's house to play. I wore my new Easter coat. We climbed a tree, and I got a big tear in my coat. I told my mother that Alice pushed me!
I remember how we cleaned out the chicken coop to make a clubhouse. We bought silly things at the 5 & 10 to make it attractive. We couldn't stand up in the chicken coop! Leter, we moved to a "real" clubhouse, a distance from the house. Bill said it was the boys' hunting shack.
All of our friends, boys and girls alike, were invited to belong to the club. Everyone contributed curtains, furniture or whatever, to the clubhouse. If you had a disagreement with Alice, she would say you were "out of the club", and you had to cart all your junk back home. Usually in a few days you were invited back in, and you brought all your stuff back again.
On the first day of every month we were required to put on a veil that was old and torn, and walk in a procession from the Rectory to the church for Mass. We hated that, and so we would try to sneak into church, but Mrs. Ahern, an elderly lady in charge, would sit on the church porch, and send us back to the Rectory. After Mass, there was breakfast set out on the lawn, and everyone was welcome.
One day, on Good Friday, everyone at the clubhouse went to church to see the beautiful display. Father Schonhart had a crucifix on the floor at the foot of the altar, surrounded by so many beautiful flowers. Then Father would give us money to buy ice cream, which is why the boys came. So few of them were Catholics.
After grammar school, Alice went to School of the Holy Child in Suffern, NY, and I went to Park Ridge High School, but we kept in touch. How excited Alice was when she showed me a Christmas gift that she bought for her sister Ethel. It was a very prety perfume bottle. I thought that it had to be very expensive.
Then -- one day, I married her brother. Alice and I went to a shower for a friend, Alice Marshall. She said, "Mary, my brother Bill wants to meet you. He said he sees you at the train station." She offered to introduce us, but he said, "No, I'll do it myself." And he did! Alice was a bridesmaid at my wedding and she was beautiful.
Alice was married in Belmar. It was a great wedding, with the reception by the sea. She had a lovely painting of her as a bride, by Bachrach, which hung in the Burlington living room. Everyone always admired it!
we had our first babies about the same time, and we took pictures of the two of us, taken in front of the school, holding our bundles of joy. Pamela and Patsy. She had a monkey hanging over Pamela's crib, and I said "Do you think that would frighten her?" It didn't - Pamela loved the monkey.
After you had a child, you had to be "churched". The priest held two candles, crossed under your chin, and said some prayers. For some reason, it started us laughing. He stopped and asked if something was wrong. That made us laugh even more. Was that rude, or what?
After Alice was married she moved to California. One day she came back for a visit. She couldn;t stay at Burlingtons because Walter had the mumps, and so she stayed with me. She borrowed Bill's car and we went everywhere. We had the best time!
Those were the times when the world was a better place in which to live. Alice and I had a long and happy friendship! Memories are made of this!
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Ann and Glenn Crispell lit a candle
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
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We were blessed to have known her. She was a lovely lady. God bless her.
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Stephen Larkin Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
To the Burlington Family, our deepest sympathies and condolences, we loved your Mom so much and will so very much miss her. What a great women, she provided some of the greatest memories for us, we will miss you so much Mrs. Burlington. God bless you and God bless your family. All our love.
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Mary Ann Cluney posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
I did not know Nani but I felt as if I did. Megan is a very good friend of mine and I learned alot about Nani from Megan. God Bless You Nani & the wonderful legacy you have left.
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Ms. Joyce (Smith) posted a condolence
Monday, March 11, 2013
Mary Ann Burlington: You left a "beauty of sweetness" to follow in your footsteps...Megan is one of a kind and she was very fortunate to have had someone like you in her family..but be assured she will never never disappoint you..only wished I had met you but through Operation Smile she only had good things to you about her Nani.. Love to the complete family and I know she left this place a little better because of her guidance. Love - as always--Ms. Joyce (TEXAS)
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Bambi posted a condolence
Monday, March 11, 2013
Love and prayers to my wonderful Burlington cousins! Thinking of you at this difficult time and remembering beautiful Aunt Sis. How blessed we are to share her legacy of family and love.
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paulyne and lou lever posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2013
paulyne and lou lever made a donation to The Friends of Rich Fritzky Trust
please accept our deepest sympathy
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The Forsyth's posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2013
The Forsyth's made a donation to The Friends of Rich Fritzky Trust
We know how important "Nani" was to your entire family. Our hearts and thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
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Bert and Bob posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Bert and Bob made a donation to The Friends of Rich Fritzky Trust
Our hearts are with your family for blessed memories.
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Linda and Rose posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Linda and Rose made a donation to The Friends of Rich Fritzky Trust
During this difficult time we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. If you need a friend to help you through this, you know who to call.
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Walter and Martha Burlington posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Walter and Martha Burlington made a donation to The Friends of Rich Fritzky Trust
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family as we say goodbye to a classy lady who is the last of a generation of Burlingtons........we are comforted in knowing she is with Uncle Bill and the Lord..
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Deloitte Family posted a condolence
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Deloitte Family made a donation to The Friends of Rich Fritzky Trust
Jill & Family - During this difficult time we would like to extend our most heartfelt sympathies. Love LH, TP, JJ & CE
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