SOUTHWICK – Jeannette M. (Mason) Burdick, 91, formerly of 2 Ahrend Circle, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Renaissance Manor in Westfield. Born in Southwick, Jeannette was the daughter of the late Lowell G. and Ella (Ripley) Mason. A lifelong resident of Southwick, Jeannette was a member of the Southwick Congregational Church, the Southwick Historical Society and Southwick Ladies Benevolent Society.
She is survived by a son, Donald M. Burdick and his wife Ellen of Arab, AL; a stepson, Harry Burdick of Hernando, FL; six grandchildren, Donald, Daniel, David, and Patrick Burdick, and Jeremy and Jeb Peterson; two great-grandchildren, Mason and Ajay; a niece, Linda Laudato and a family friend, Debbie Hiser. She was predeceased by her husband, Irvine L. Burdick and a daughter, Diann Peterson. A special thanks to the staff at Noble Hospital and Renaissance Manor for the special attention Jeannette received under their care.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 28th at 11:00 a.m. at the Southwick-Forastiere Funeral Home, 624 College Highway, Southwick, MA. Burial will be in New Cemetery in the spring. Family and friends may gather at the funeral home on Saturday from 9:00-11:00 a.m. prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Southwick Congregational Church, 488 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077 & Southwick Historical Society, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077.
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