Laura P. Burgess Obituary (1935 - 2016)

TEWKSBURY- Laura (Pontefract) Burgess, 80, of Tewksbury passed away at Lowell General Hospital- Saints Campus, on Saturday February 13, 2016. She was the loving wife, for more than 30 years, of George W. Burgess of Tewksbury who survives her. Born in Lowell on March 22, 1935, she was a daughter of the late Henry M. and Ella (Armour) Pontefract. Laura was a travel agent for many years until her retirement in 1989. She was very active in the Chelmsford Elks, having coordinated many recreational trips for the Elks. Laura was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was full of life and had a heart of gold. She was there for all who knew her. She enjoyed many years sailing the East Coast on Tonga with her husband, George, and spent many summer weeks driving their Ferrari in Italy. She loved to cook and found great pride in her gardening skills. She will be missed by all who knew her. In addition to her husband, Laura is survived by her children, Barry A. Taylor and his wife, Janice of Lowell; Gregory Taylor and his wife, Lynn of Tewksbury; Kimberly Norris and her husband, Randy of Royersford, PA; Perry H. Burgess and her husband, Randy Burr of New Rochelle, NY; Leighton Burgess and her husband, Matt Wuebbling of CA; a brother, George Pontefract of CA; her grandchildren, Lindsay Taylor, Shannon Faretra and her husband, Guy, Zachery Taylor, Bradley and Jonathan Taylor, Sarah Brigger and her husband Andrew, Jessica and Shelby Norris, Kelly McGurn and her husband, Mike; many great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Jeffrey Taylor. It being her wish, visitation and funeral services will be held privately. For those who wish, donations in loving memory of Laura may be made to: Memorials and Tributes, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Greater New England Chapter, PO Box 845945, Boston, MA 02284-5945.