BANGOR – Nancy A. “Mimi” Burbee, 61, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2005, at a Bangor hospital, following a long illness. She was born Sept. 13, 1944, in Springfield, Mass., the daughter of Robert H. and Dorothy E. (McCullough) Christiansen. Nancy lived in Newburgh for 20 years and was employed at a boarding home. Helping other people is what she loved doing the most. She continued to work until falling ill with Kidney Disease. Even with illness, Nancy still took time to do the things that she enjoyed, like decorating for all of the holidays, planting flowers, making special treats and crafts for her grandchildren, playing cards and games, and just being there for the support of everyone whom she loved and loved her. Our family would like to send out a special thank you to all of the staff at the Dialysis Center at Eastern Maine Medical Center for the continued support and care over the last several years. We would also like to thank all of the staff at Eastside Rehab for their care and support over this past year. Special mention is made of Judy Whitley of Raleigh, N.C., who was a childhood friend and like a sister, always stayed in touch and also Rita Bowser, a long time family friend. She is survived by her three daughters, Christine M. Greene of Hermon, Dorothy E. Ewig of Exeter and Charlene M. Fettinger of Stetson; seven grandchildren, Jessica Watson, Joshua Porter, Brian Ewig, Rachel Watson, Monica Fettinger, Heather Greene and Tonya Quimby. In addition she is survived by four nieces, Cheryl, Harthe, Cathy and Robin; and son-in-law, Larry Fettinger of Exeter, who has unconditionally loved and supported Nancy for many years. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Leonard A. Burbee. At the family’s request, services will be private. A Graveside service will be held in the spring at Hillcrest Park Cemetery, Springfield, Mass. Gifts in Nancy’s memory may be made to the PKD Foundation, 9221 Ward Parkway, Suite 400, Kansas City, MO 64114. Polyeystic Kidney Disease is the most common genetic, life threatening disease affecting more than 600,000 Americans and an estimated 12.5 million people worldwide-regardless of sex, age, race or ethnic origin. In fact PKD affects more people than cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, hemophilia, Down syndrome and sickle cell anemia-combined. Arrangements in the care of the Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. www.dignitymemorial.com
NANCY ANN ‘MIMI’ BURBEE
