Leeds – Lula G. Burgess, 88, a resident of Leeds, passed away on Tuesday October 25, 2022, at her home in Leeds. She was born in Monmouth, Maine, on July 24, 1934, the daughter of Roy A. and Louise (Ward) Burgess. Lula graduated from Monmouth Academy in 1953 as the class Valedictorian. After school she joined the Navy and proudly served for 12 years. While in the Navy she attended Aviation School, Airman’s School, Air Traffic Controller School, and Advanced Air Traffic Controller School. She was later employed by the United States Postal Service and retired in 1989 as a Postal Service Data Technician. Lula spent most of her adult life living in San Francisco, California. She was a HUGE 49ers fan and attended as many games as she could, this included many Super Bowl experiences. She loved Maine and enjoyed her summer vacations coming back home. Lula is survived by her sisters; Shirley Wing of North Leeds, Lorrie Morris, and Gloria Norman both of Leeds, many nieces and nephews, and her sisters-in-law; Marilyn Burgess of West Leeds, Sandra Burgess of Leeds, and Virginia Burgess of North Leeds. She was predeceased by her parents, her brothers; Roy A. Jr., Reginald R., Gerald B., and Dwayne I. Burgess, her lifelong friend Lorraine Hasson, her nephews; Daniel Wing and Stephen Wing, and her niece Audrey Buckley. Messages of condolences may be made to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com
Burgess, Lula G., 88, a resident of Leeds, passed away Tuesday, October 25, 2022, in Leeds. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held at 1PM, Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Leeds Plains Cemetery, Plains Road, Leeds, Maine. Arrangements by the BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main Street, Monmouth, Maine. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Lula's memory to Androscoggin Home Healthcare and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, Maine 04240.