Mary (Lou) Burford passed away early April 27 at St Mary Hospital in Livonia ending her
struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Mary enjoyed a long, wonderful and loving life with Gil, her
husband of 65 years and their six children. She was an extraordinary wife, mother and
especially an incredible “Granny”. Mary always thought of others first and lived her faith through
her daily life of service.
Mary is survived by her husband Gil Burford, and sons Fred (Cheryl), Chris (Amy), Gil (Ardith),
Bill (Katherine) and daughters Debby (Mike) Mazzoni, and Beth (Eric) Tech. She was further
blessed with and survived by 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral and Burial services are restricted to immediate family only. A memorial celebration of
her life will be held in the future among family and friends as Covid-19 Regulations allow. The
family asks that any tributes be sent to the Capuchin Soup Kitchen of Detroit.
