Madeline S. Burns

1940 - 2018

Madeline S. Burns obituary, 1940-2018, Emerson, NJ

BORN

1940

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Becker Funeral Home

219 Kinderkamack Road

Westwood, New Jersey

Madeline Burns Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 5, 2018.

BURNS, Madeline S. (Donoghue) of Emerson, NJ passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018. She was born in New York City to Michael and Mary Donoghue. Beloved wife of the late John J. Burns, Jr. Devoted mother of Jaqueline Burns-Onofrio and her husband Matthew and John J. Burns III and his wife Beverly. Dear sister of Sr. Mary Elizabeth Donoghue, O.P., the late Maude Grogan, the late Ann Leyden and the late Mickey Donoghue. Loving grandmother of John Joseph IV, Collin, Shannon, Matthew and Christian. Cherished aunt and grandaunt to many nieces and nephews. A friend to all. Madeline was a faithful and longtime parishioner of Church of the Assumption, Emerson, NJ where she volunteered for many years in the parish Religious Education Program. The family will receive their friends at Becker Funeral Home, 219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ on Wednesday, January 10 from 2-7PM. The Funeral Liturgy celebrating Madeline's life and faith will be held at Church of the Assumption, Emerson, NJ on Thursday, January 11 at 10:30AM. Interment will follow at Westwood Cemetery, Westwood, NJ. In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests memorial donations be made to the Emerson Community Policing Unit, 1 Municipal Place, Emerson NJ 07630 or the Emerson Volunteer Ambulance Corps, 1 Kenneth Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630.

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January 10, 2018

Kathy Courtney (Egan)

I have many fond childhood memories of your Mom (and Dad) . May You find comfort in your family and friends at this difficult time. Gone from our sight, but never from our hearts.

January 10, 2018

Our deepest condolences for your family's loss.

The Monti Family

January 10, 2018

Joe and Betty Flynn

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 10, 2018

reno & barbara monti

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

January 10, 2018

Sorry for the loss of your Mother
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Sincerely,

Julie Ann Mancini Leopold

January 8, 2018

Michelle Fraher

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Myself and Gary wish to extend our deepest sympathy to the Burns family at this time .
Michelle and Gary Ferncombe
Cavan , Ireland

January 7, 2018

Family

Claire Williams

When I was a little girl, I had such a crush on Benny Burns, but alas Madeline won his heart, and I couldnt have entrusted him to anyone else. You were always so special to me, Madeline and our world will be a sadder place without you but my joy now is that you are reunited with Benny and your love will last through all eternity.
Condolences to Jackie, Johnny and families and also Sr. Mary Elizabeth. Sending lots of hugs and prayers. YOUR MOM WAS THE BEST!!! Much love, Claire (Grogan) Williams

January 7, 2018

May we extend our deepest condolences to Jacquilne, Johnny and her extended family.
A true lady in every sense of the word.
May she rest in Peace.
From Phyllis and Jim Fraher, Cavan, Ireland

January 7, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

January 7, 2018

dan grogan

madeline was a very courageous women that i always admired--through difficult times she always remained up beat and friendly--her and benny raised two wonderful children who played a very supportive part of her life ----love to all the burns family----sorry we're to far away to attend warmest regards-------dan/joan grogan

January 7, 2018

May the God of all comfort strengthen the family during this time of deep sorrow. Those who pass on, God keeps in his memory because they are precious in his eyes. My sincerest condolences. (Psalms 116:15)

January 7, 2018

Richard&Rosemarie Cardone

Our sincere condolences on the passing of Madeline. She was a very dear friend from our younger days in Inwood. She was always a kind, sweet person. She will be missed.
Richard & Rosemarie Cardone

January 5, 2018

Kuniko Suwabe

My sincere condolence for the loss of your loved one. Jeremiah 29:11 reminds us that God

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Memorial Events
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Jan

10

Visitation

2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Becker Funeral Home

219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ

Jan

11

Liturgy

10:30 a.m.

Church of the Assumption

Emerson, NJ

Jan

11

Interment

Westwood Cemetery

Westwood, NJ

Funeral services provided by:

Becker Funeral Home

219 Kinderkamack Road, Westwood, NJ 07675

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