Alfred Ernest Burdett

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• Military Service: Abt 1918; World War I (US) US Army

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Apple Farmer, 1930 in Charleton,MA

Buried:
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Alfred married Ellen Johanna Hoxie about 1922. Ellen was born on 18 Mar 1895 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died on 2 Oct 1985 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; was buried in Fairview Cemetery, Dalton, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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FLAHERTY, Janet E., RN Of Wellesley, 91, passed on Saturday morning, October 22, at Massachusetts General Hospital following a gradual decline in health with her children by her side.

Janet was predeceased by her husband of 45 years, Dr. Edmund L. Flaherty, in 1994.

She was the devoted mother of Debra Surner of Wellesley and son David Flaherty of Wayland.

She also leaves her grandson Stephen Flaherty of Alhambra, CA and a brother Bruce and his wife, Norma, of Florida as well as many nieces and nephews.

After graduating from the Massachusetts General Hospital's Nursing Program in 1947, she worked as an RN in its pediatric unit for a number of years.

When she later became a mother, she chose to remain a homemaker until in the early 1970's when she enlisted in a nursing refresher training program.

Janet then began working part-time at Boston College Health Services where she retired in June of 1992 as the Head Nurse of University Health Services, an environment from which she derived much contentment for having provided care to countless students over numerous years.

A former long-time member of Woodland Golf Club in Auburndale, Janet enjoyed many interests including golf.

Following her retirement, she was able to devote more time pursuing other interests including bridge and being an avid reader and sports fan, closely following the Boston Red Sox, Boston College Football and the New England Patriots which provided her with many hours of enjoyment.

Visiting hours will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at the Henry J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 56 Washington St., Wellesley Hills, MA.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John the Evangelist Parish, Wellesley Hills, on Wed. at 10:00 a.m. followed by interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellesley.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Janet's memory may be made to St. John the Evangelist Parish, 9 Glen Road, Wellesley, MA 02481 or the Catholic TV Network, 34 Chestnut Street, P.O. Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471.

Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236949626/janet_ellen-flaherty

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Margaret married James Francis Hanley Watt on 31 May 1952. James (son of James Anthony Watt) was born on 1 Jul 1926 in Pittsfield, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died on 17 Aug 1995 in Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; was buried in Mountain View Cemetery, Lenox, Berkshire County, Massachusetts. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Military Service: 1958; US Army

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Alfred "Bruce" Burdett-89 passed away peacefully on September 22, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Born in Pittsfield Massachusetts on May 9, 1935, to Alfred E. Burdett and Eleanor Hoxie. He was the youngest of four children.

In 1942 his family moved to Dalton Massachusetts where he attended Grammer School and later graduated from Dalton High School in 1953.

He attended the University of Massachusetts for 3 years completing his Economics Degree at Rollins College in Winter Park after moving to Florida.

He met his future wife Norma Theberge in 1956, marrying her on November 23, 1957. Bruce was drafted into the U. S. Army in 1958 serving in Arkansas and Hawaii where their two sons (Kevin and Stephen) were born.

Upon returning to Civilian life, they settled in Lenox Massachusetts where he worked for New England Tel and Tel and their third son (James) was born.

In 1965 his telephone experience allowed him the opportunity to transfer to Kennedy Space Center.

After 33 years working with numerous contractors with the Space Program, he retired from United Space Alliance as the manager of the Cable and Wire System.

Bruce enjoyed his family, he coached his sons Little League Baseball teams, he enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends especially on holidays and special occasions.

He was an avid golfer for most of his life.

He enjoyed playing Poker and gambling, making numerous trips to Las Vegas and Reno. Later in life he and Norma purchased an RV traveling the country and seeing the sights.

He is survived by his eldest son Kevin (Stasia), his middle son Stephen (Jamie), five grandchildren, Brandon, Stefani (Jeremy), Mathew, Jonathon, Andrew (Kelly) and two great grandchildren Harper and James.

He is pre-deceased by his wife Norma, youngest son James, sisters Mary Bacon, Janet Flaherty, and Margaret Watt, brother-in law George Bushey, sister-in law Jacquelin Bushey, and brother-in-law Gary Tanner.

Bruce and Norma were both members of Divine Mercy Catholic Church.

Buried:
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Alfred married Norma Ann Theberge on 23 Nov 1957. Norma was born on 10 Jul 1935 in North Adams, Berkshire County, Massachusetts; died on 19 Jun 2022 in Merritt Island, Brevard County, Florida; was buried in Cape Canaveral National Cemetery, Mims, Brevard County, Florida. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]