Exoria M. Burgoyne

Exoria M. Burgoyne, 91 of Harrisville died Friday, January 18, 2008 at Jamieson Nursing Home. Born September 26, 1916 in Alpena, MI to Alsid and Leah (Coulliard) Bleau, she was one of the eleven graduates of St. Anne Catholic School in 1934 and married Ernest W. Burgoyne on November 10, 1934 moving to Detroit. In 1941 they moved to Harrisville. She was a member of St. Anne Catholic Church of Harrisville and a member of its Altar Society. Mrs. Burgoyne is survived by two daughters, Alice Pyne of Fenton, MI and Mary McGlocklin of Columbus, OH; three sons, William (Pat) of Seebewaing, MI, Richard (Shirley Hethorn) of Haynes Township and Ernest C. (Diane) of Hubbard Lake, MI. ;17 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son Norbert in 1989, her husband Ernest in 2005, her sister Genevieve Sloan and her two brothers Sidney and Clarence. Exoria remained active while at the nursing home; she exercised daily, enjoyed the multiple activities, and conversations with her friends. Cremation arrangements were made through Gillies Funeral home, Lincoln. A memorial service is planned for May 17, 2008, 11 A.M.,at St. Anne Catholic Church and her ashes will be buried at St. Anne Catholic Cemetery. To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Exoria M. Burgoyne, please visit our flower store.