1940
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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