Obituary of Ruth H. Burgess

Ruth H. Burgess, 81 died peacefully, January 6 2012 at Down East Community Hospital. She was born March 2, 1930 in Karlsruhe Germany to Emil and Bertha Walther. Her greatest joy in her life was her family. She was well known in the community for her hand knit socks, homemade donuts, jellies and other canned goods as well as her generosity to others. She was a member of Cherryfield Post #8 Ladies Auxiliary where she enjoyed playing beano. She enjoyed shopping and family get togethers. She was very proud of her german heritage and made frequent family visits to Germany. She is survived by her husband of 52 years Mariner Burgess of So. Addison. Three daughters: Ellen (Gabbie) Gray and husband Edwin of Auburn, Audrey Tyler and husband Evans of So. Addison, Heidi Harrington and husband Ronnie of Steuben. Grendchildren: Jeffrey and Jamie Gray, Jason and Holly Tyler, Jeremy and Kim Tyler, Joell Tucker, Jenay Tucker and fiance Trevor Renwick and Jessica Harrington. Great-Grandchildren: Hazel, Luella and their mother Sarah Tucker, Wyliam Renwick and Kayden Tyler. She will be remembered by many special friends. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday January 14 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Union Church Annex So. Addison. Private burial will be in the spring with Elder Gail Bucknam officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Sunrise Home Health, 11 Broadway, Machias, Maine 04654.