Parente - John & Nellie (Canning) Coxon
Husband - Stanton L. Burke (died 1998)
BARRE - Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
Born on Jan. 15, 1920, in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Nellie (Canning) Coxon. She attended local schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1938.
On Dec. 2, 1943, she married Stanton L. Burke in Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in Graniteville for many years before moving to South Barre. He died on Feb. 13, 1998. In 2003, she moved to Gilmanton, N.H., and made her home with her daughter and son-in-law for eight years before moving to the Forestview Manor Assisted Living in Meredith, N.H.
Phyllis was a bookkeeper at the Beck and Beck Granite Business for over 20 years.
In earlier years, she was an active member of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. While living in Gilmanton, she attended the Gilmanton Community Church.
Phyllis was a quiet and gentle woman who took pleasure in taking care of her home and family. She enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading and spending precious time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Brewster, and her husband, Lee, of Gilmanton, N.H.; four grandchildren, Eric Brewster, Kristin Boucher, Jennifer Hughes and Eli Burke; a sister, Lois Garside, and her husband, Robert, of Portsmouth, N.H.; nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Thomas Stanton Burke and Steven John Burke, and two sisters, Thelma McCready and Shirley Sartelle.
Her graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. There are no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, 3 Highland Crofts, Graniteville, VT 05654.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 20, 2013
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GILMANTON, N.H. - The graveside service and celebration of life for Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, formerly of Graniteville and South Barre, Vt., was held Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. She passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
The Rev. Rebecca Strader, pastor of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, officiated and led the congregation in the hymn, "In The Garden."
Phyllis' grandson Eric Brewster read the verse, "Footprints," and granddaughter Kristin Boucher read the poem, "Autumn Rain."
Reflections were offered by daughter Susan Brewster, and granddaughter Jennifer Hughes spoke for all of Phyllis' grandchildren.
Following the service, family and friends gathered downstairs at the Graniteville Presbyterian Church for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 29, 2013 .
Husband - Stanton L. Burke (died 1998)
BARRE - Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
Born on Jan. 15, 1920, in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Nellie (Canning) Coxon. She attended local schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1938.
On Dec. 2, 1943, she married Stanton L. Burke in Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in Graniteville for many years before moving to South Barre. He died on Feb. 13, 1998. In 2003, she moved to Gilmanton, N.H., and made her home with her daughter and son-in-law for eight years before moving to the Forestview Manor Assisted Living in Meredith, N.H.
Phyllis was a bookkeeper at the Beck and Beck Granite Business for over 20 years.
In earlier years, she was an active member of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. While living in Gilmanton, she attended the Gilmanton Community Church.
Phyllis was a quiet and gentle woman who took pleasure in taking care of her home and family. She enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading and spending precious time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Brewster, and her husband, Lee, of Gilmanton, N.H.; four grandchildren, Eric Brewster, Kristin Boucher, Jennifer Hughes and Eli Burke; a sister, Lois Garside, and her husband, Robert, of Portsmouth, N.H.; nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Thomas Stanton Burke and Steven John Burke, and two sisters, Thelma McCready and Shirley Sartelle.
Her graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. There are no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, 3 Highland Crofts, Graniteville, VT 05654.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 20, 2013
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GILMANTON, N.H. - The graveside service and celebration of life for Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, formerly of Graniteville and South Barre, Vt., was held Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. She passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
The Rev. Rebecca Strader, pastor of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, officiated and led the congregation in the hymn, "In The Garden."
Phyllis' grandson Eric Brewster read the verse, "Footprints," and granddaughter Kristin Boucher read the poem, "Autumn Rain."
Reflections were offered by daughter Susan Brewster, and granddaughter Jennifer Hughes spoke for all of Phyllis' grandchildren.
Following the service, family and friends gathered downstairs at the Graniteville Presbyterian Church for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 29, 2013 .
Parente - John & Nellie (Canning) Coxon
Husband - Stanton L. Burke (died 1998)
BARRE - Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
Born on Jan. 15, 1920, in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Nellie (Canning) Coxon. She attended local schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1938.
On Dec. 2, 1943, she married Stanton L. Burke in Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in Graniteville for many years before moving to South Barre. He died on Feb. 13, 1998. In 2003, she moved to Gilmanton, N.H., and made her home with her daughter and son-in-law for eight years before moving to the Forestview Manor Assisted Living in Meredith, N.H.
Phyllis was a bookkeeper at the Beck and Beck Granite Business for over 20 years.
In earlier years, she was an active member of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. While living in Gilmanton, she attended the Gilmanton Community Church.
Phyllis was a quiet and gentle woman who took pleasure in taking care of her home and family. She enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading and spending precious time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Brewster, and her husband, Lee, of Gilmanton, N.H.; four grandchildren, Eric Brewster, Kristin Boucher, Jennifer Hughes and Eli Burke; a sister, Lois Garside, and her husband, Robert, of Portsmouth, N.H.; nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Thomas Stanton Burke and Steven John Burke, and two sisters, Thelma McCready and Shirley Sartelle.
Her graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. There are no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, 3 Highland Crofts, Graniteville, VT 05654.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 20, 2013
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GILMANTON, N.H. - The graveside service and celebration of life for Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, formerly of Graniteville and South Barre, Vt., was held Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. She passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
The Rev. Rebecca Strader, pastor of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, officiated and led the congregation in the hymn, "In The Garden."
Phyllis' grandson Eric Brewster read the verse, "Footprints," and granddaughter Kristin Boucher read the poem, "Autumn Rain."
Reflections were offered by daughter Susan Brewster, and granddaughter Jennifer Hughes spoke for all of Phyllis' grandchildren.
Following the service, family and friends gathered downstairs at the Graniteville Presbyterian Church for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 29, 2013 .
Husband - Stanton L. Burke (died 1998)
BARRE - Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
Born on Jan. 15, 1920, in Barre, she was the daughter of John and Nellie (Canning) Coxon. She attended local schools and graduated from Spaulding High School in 1938.
On Dec. 2, 1943, she married Stanton L. Burke in Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in Graniteville for many years before moving to South Barre. He died on Feb. 13, 1998. In 2003, she moved to Gilmanton, N.H., and made her home with her daughter and son-in-law for eight years before moving to the Forestview Manor Assisted Living in Meredith, N.H.
Phyllis was a bookkeeper at the Beck and Beck Granite Business for over 20 years.
In earlier years, she was an active member of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. While living in Gilmanton, she attended the Gilmanton Community Church.
Phyllis was a quiet and gentle woman who took pleasure in taking care of her home and family. She enjoyed both flower and vegetable gardening, knitting, crocheting, reading and spending precious time with her family.
She is survived by her daughter, Susan Brewster, and her husband, Lee, of Gilmanton, N.H.; four grandchildren, Eric Brewster, Kristin Boucher, Jennifer Hughes and Eli Burke; a sister, Lois Garside, and her husband, Robert, of Portsmouth, N.H.; nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband, she was predeceased by two sons, Thomas Stanton Burke and Steven John Burke, and two sisters, Thelma McCready and Shirley Sartelle.
Her graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. There are no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, 3 Highland Crofts, Graniteville, VT 05654.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre, is in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 20, 2013
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GILMANTON, N.H. - The graveside service and celebration of life for Phyllis Pearl Burke, 93, formerly of Graniteville and South Barre, Vt., was held Tuesday, June 25, 2013, at 2 p.m. in the Wilson Cemetery in Websterville. She passed away Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Forestview Manor in Meredith, N.H.
The Rev. Rebecca Strader, pastor of the Graniteville Presbyterian Church, officiated and led the congregation in the hymn, "In The Garden."
Phyllis' grandson Eric Brewster read the verse, "Footprints," and granddaughter Kristin Boucher read the poem, "Autumn Rain."
Reflections were offered by daughter Susan Brewster, and granddaughter Jennifer Hughes spoke for all of Phyllis' grandchildren.
Following the service, family and friends gathered downstairs at the Graniteville Presbyterian Church for a time of fellowship and refreshments.
The Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home, 7 Academy St., Barre was in charge of the arrangements.
Published in Times Argus on June 29, 2013 .
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