Joanne Burndrett

Beloved Wife, Mother, Nana, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend.

Joanne (Sullivan) Burndrett, 73, a longtime resident of Westford, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family, after a courageous 27-month battle with Glioblastoma (GBM). She was the beloved wife of Allan Burndrett, with whom she would have celebrated 53 years of marriage this September.

Joanne was born in Lowell on August 29, 1952, and was the eldest of seven children of the late Edward and Kathleen (McClusky) Sullivan.

Raised in Lowell, Joanne was a graduate of Lowell High School, Class of 1970, where she proudly served as a Girl Officer. She later earned her Associate’s Degree from Northern Essex Community College.

Before retiring in 2021 as Assistant Director of Medical Records, Joanne dedicated 52 years of service to St. John’s Hospital, now Lowell General Hospital – Saints Campus. She was also a longtime member of the Massachusetts Health Information Management Association.

Joanne was a devoted fan of the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots. She also enjoyed golfing and playing pickleball. A cherished member of the Nabnasset Lake Country Club, Joanne was affectionately known as the “Mayor” by her many friends there. She proudly participated in the Women’s Lowell Cities Golf Tournament for 15 years alongside fellow club members.

Above all, Joanne will be remembered for the love she shared with her family and friends. Her greatest joy was her granddaughter, Alexandra, who brought immeasurable happiness to her life.

In addition to her loving husband Allan, Joanne is survived by her sons, Robert Burndrett and his wife Christina (Chamberas) Burndrett of Tyngsboro, and Steven Burndrett of Springfield, and his girlfriend Amy Adams of Peabody; her beloved granddaughter, Alexandra; her siblings, Patricia McGuirk and her husband James of Lowell, Kathy Shannon and her husband Jim of Lowell, Edward Sullivan of Dracut, Bob Sullivan and his wife Anne (McNeil) of Nashua, NH, and Barbara Murphy and her husband Brian of Hudson, NH; along with many nieces, nephews, aunts, cousins, and dear friends.

In addition to her parents, Joanne was predeceased by her sister, Maureen Wolfe and her husband Brian, and sister-in-law, Donna (Doyle) Sullivan.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 4 until 7 p.m. at the BLAKE CHELMSFORD FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, Chelmsford. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 29, 2026, at 11am at St. John the Evangelist Parish, 115 Middlesex Street, NORTH CHELMSFORD. KINDLY MEET AT THE CHURCH. Interment will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Tewksbury.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Joanne’s name to support brain cancer research: MGH Development Office, Attn: Meagan Coons, Brain Cancer Research Fund of Dr. Jorg Dietrich, 125 Nashua Street, Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114-1101.