AUBURN – Virginia Huntington Burgess (93) of Auburn, Maine quietly passed away Saturday
August 28, with family by her side. She was born November 13, 1927 in Calais, Maine and was the daughter of Leonard A Huntington and Daisy Denbow Huntington. She married Jasper A Burgess on January 18,1946 after his return from serving in the US Army during WWII. Virginia worked in a multitude of jobs, but her greatest joy was caring for her children and her many Grand Children.
Virginia was a member Court Street Baptist Church and was a very active member of the the cratfing group, the weekly bible study group and the choir. Her deep faith guided her through life.
She enjoyed traveling with her children, Sewing, crafts and camping over the years.
She especially took great pleasure in the weekly trips to the nearest ice cream stand.
She was pre deceased by her husband Jasper Burgess, and two sons, Michiel Burgess and Randy Burgess.
She is survived by Leonard and Donna Burgess of Brooksville Florida; Sherry and Richard Nehily of Auburn; Steven and Nancy Burgess of Minot; Daniel and Sarah Burgess of Bowdoinham; and Melody Burgess of Bowdoinham, Maine, and three generations of Grand Children (82).
She is also survived by her brother, Leonard and Carole Ann Huntington of Auburn, Maine
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