Obituary of Marjory Burgess

Burgess, Marjory Carol - of Chatham, passed away Tuesday February 16, 2016, at Riverview Gardens Chatham, age 80. Loving wife of John Michael Burgess for 57 years. Beloved mother of Diane Gordon and husband Donny of London and Debbie Warnock of Chatham. Grandma of Sarah Warnock, Doug Warnock, Nicholaus Gordon, Daniel Gordon, Bridgitte Fife and Ben Gordon. Will be sadly missed by her dog Marvin. Predeceased by her parents Albert Williams and May (nee Watts), and brothers Michael Williams and John Williams. Marjory dedicated her life to her family and was well known for her unconditional love for people and animals alike. Marjory spent many hours cross stitching, sewing, gardening and knitting, most notably for the Goodfellows Christmas Campaign hand making thousands of mittens for those in need. A Private Service will be held. Donations in memory of Marjory may be made to the Chatham-Kent Animal Shelter Building Fund, the Alzheimer’s Society or the Chatham-Kent Hospice. Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com. Marjory’s family wishes to thank the staff of the 5th and 6th floor of Riverview Gardens for their care, dedication and love. They also wish to thank the Alzheimer’s Society of Chatham-Kent for their support and dedication to Marjory. <iframe src="https://player.vimeo.com/video/155874645" width="500" height="281" frameborder="0" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe> <p><a href="https://vimeo.com/155874645">Marjory Burgess Memorial Video</a> from <a href="https://vimeo.com/user27484248">McKinlay Funeral Homes Ltd.</a> on <a href="https://vimeo.com">Vimeo</a>.</p>