Nov. 28, 1933 – July 5, 2019
With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Georgina Burgess on July 5th 2019 at the Pavilion Nursing Home in Hyannis, Cape Cod, USA. Born in Whycocomagh to the late John G. and Bridget (Bernard) Sylliboy. granddaughter to the late Grand Chief Gabriel Sylliboy, Georgina was the last surviving member of the family, she was also of the Muin Family. Devoted to retunring home yearly to Eskasoni to attend St. Anne’s Mission and to visit relatives.
Georgina started her career as a secretary in Boston Mass. until her retirement and settled in Hyannis.
She is survived by her loving husband of 63 years Francis P. Burgess,
Georgina is predeceased by her parents and children Deborah Waugh, Cape Cod and Eric John Burgess, Hyannis USA, sisters; Helen (Betty) Paul, Amelia (Archie) Jesty; brothers; John W (Barabara) and Max Sylliboy, all of Eskasoni and godchild Ryan Paul.
Survived by grandchildren whom she dearly loved; Vanessa, Landon, Jordan, Chantel, James, Eddie, Logan, Evan, Ben, Abby, Sam & Maddie, great grandchildren; Aeralyn, Dominic, Camryn & Fiona, foster sister; Harriet Lewis, Eskasoni; foster brothers, Alex Francis, and Sylvester Paul both of Eskasoni, godchildren Germaine Doucette, Anne Marie Martin, and many nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Georgina wanted to thank Dr. Crosbie for his kindness & care and especially her nephew Lindsey and his wife Vivian Paul, niece Lorna Paul and Belinda Stevens, for all their loving care, and a big thank you to all.
Visitation will be at the Gabriel Center, Eskasoni on Friday August 2nd, after 7pm. Funeral Mass to be celebrated Saturday Aug 3, 2019 at Holy Family parish 10:30 am with Fr. Angus MacDougall. Meal & Salite will follow burial.
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