Lisa Ramsay Burke – 54, of North Reading, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2021. She was born on July 10,1967 in Malden, Massachusetts. She was a pure and gentle soul who despite many adversities, always had an infectious smile and was a happy and loving girl. She grew up in North Reading on Swan Pond Road, where as a young child she relished riding her bike and being part of the neighborhood gang. To know Lisa was to love and adore her, and there was no greater feeling than when she would tell you “you’re nice”!
She attended Crotched Mountain School in New Hampshire from age 10 until her 21sth birthday, coming home every weekend for cherished family time. After school, she spent the next 30 years residing in a group home in Medford with her best friend Kathy, with things coming full circle in 2017 when she moved to a new group home in North Reading.
You could often find Lisa doing puzzles and crafts while listening to her favorite artist, Michael Crawford. She was enamored with all things Disney! From trips to the park with endless rides on It’s a Small World, to the many movies she watched under her favorite photo blankets, Mickey and Minnie were always a favorite. And, she rooted exuberantly for all “her” Boston Sports teams, especially TB 12.
Most of all, Lisa loved being with her mom and dad and family. She appreciated a good party and thoroughly enjoyed the holidays. She loved getting dressed up and spending time with her nieces and nephews, from watching them swim in the pool to flying kites at Lynch Park and Salem Willows enjoying a lobster roll to the many trips to her favorite restaurant McDonalds to family game nights around the table – Lisa would laugh the entire time with sheer joy.
Always surrounded by lots of love, she leaves behind a devoted family – including her mother Linda (Ramsay) Burke, late father David Burke, her sister Kristin and her husband Tim of Westford and her 3 nieces, Brittany, Briana, and Brooke, her sister Dina and her husband Luke of Andover and her 3 nephews Aidan, Ryan, and Liam whom she affectionately referred to as “her boys” and “her girls”, her uncle Eddie Brackett and late wife Janice Brackett and many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.
Services will be private and are under the direction of the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. www.croswellfuneralhome.com In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Union Congregational Church, 148 Haverhill Street, North Reading ,MA 01864 or to the Shriners Hospital for Children. www.Shrinerschildrens.org
Linda – I am so sorry for the loss of Lisa – my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family – Best regards Roger
Linda, I have fond memories of Lisa. So very sorry for your loss. Bill & julie Tryder
So sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. Ever since I was a kid Lisa has always had a special place in my heart. Thinking of you all during this tough time❤ . Johnny O
Lin , I’m so sorry to hear about Lisa’s passing. Please know you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. ❤️❤️
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. So very sorry….hold onto the memories!
Linda, so sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. Thoughts, prayers and hugs to you and family at this very sad time.
Linda so sorry to hear that Lisa has passed away. I remember coming over the house and cutting her hair. She would always have a big smile for me.
Out thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.e
Linda,
The loss of Lisa is such terrible news. I hope you find strength from knowing that you and Dave were such wonderful parents, and that you made her feel loved and cherished. Lisa’s smile was infectious and the memory of her will live on in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and the family.
With deepest sympathy,
John & Tricia
Linda,
It is with great sadness that we heard of the passing of Lisa.
We remember fondly Lisa growing up on Swan Pond Road.
You and Dave were the “best”. parents.
Having the two of you as her “ADVOCATES” ensured the quality of life she experienced.
Carolyn and George Stack
Aunt Linda, Kristen, Dina and families … I’m so sorry for your loss, but know she’s happy and healthy with Uncle Dave in heaven now. My deepest condolences – Love from Debbie
All our love and deepest sympathy to all of you from Scott, Joyce and family.
Linda,
Lisa was blessed with a caring, supportive family. I hope your sorrow is tempered by all your memories and your endless efforts to give Lisa the best quality of life. I send you all my deepest sympathy,
Pam Oliver
Linda, it was so sad to hear the news about Lisa. She was cherished by her loving family. May sweet memories of her surround you and your family at this sad time.
Karen
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss of Lisa. You have a wonderful family for support. Love to all of you . Maggie
Dear Linda, Dina and Kristen, Saralyn and I are so sadden to hear of Lisa’s passing. You all were such loving and devoted to her well being . May God bless you all and all your wonderful memories sustain you now and forever.
Larry and Saralyn Spires
Aunty Linda, we are so sorry to hear of Lisa’s passing. Our condolences to you and your family. Sending strength, love and hugs. We love you. Jay, Shonda and family.
Linda, I am so sorry to read that Lisa has passed. She was so fortunate to have you as her Mom, and a family that was so dedicated to making sure she was happy. Deepest condolences to you and your family.