Anna M.

(Badowski) Burke

Anna M. Burke passed away on Thursday September 17 th in the peaceful surroundings of her home after a brief illness, with her loving and caring husband at her side.  She was 63 years of age.

Born and raised in Chelsea she was the beloved daughter of the late Kazimierz "Charlie" and Stella (Botka) Badowski.  Anna attended school in Chelsea and was graduated from Chelsea High School in 1974.  After graduation she began working with Kayem Foods and remained there for the next 30 years.  For the last 15 years, Anna worked as a lab technician for DiLuigi Foods in Danvers.

She was married to Michael E. Burke and together shared the past 21 years together sharing their lives while caring for their pets and traveling.  A resident of Chelsea for most of her life, she and Michael made their home in Middleton for the past 20 Years.

Her life was devoted to work and home.  In her life time Anna also enjoyed bowling from a young age and belonged to various leagues at Chelsea Square Alley's.  Most recently she enjoyed visiting many craft fairs shopping for all things dog related.  In addition to her parents, Anna was also predeceased by a nephew Stephen Badowski and her mother-in-law Caroline A. Burke.

She is survived by her beloved and devoted husband of 21 years Michael E. Burke. And she was the dear sister and sister-in-law of Frank C. Badowski of Middleton, Robert Burke and his wife Phyllis of Scituate, Nancy Burke, Edward Burke and Patricia Burke all of Chelsea.  Cherished aunt of Kimberly and Dan Kocur, Christina Culgin.  Adored great auntie of Colton and Lyla Kocur. Beloved niece of Al Botka of Chelsea and loving cousin of Frank Ciulla and his wife Cathy.  She is also survived by her many friends, extended family members and her canine companion "Riley".

ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Saturday September 26th from 12:00 to 2:00 P.M.  Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. All attendees are required to wear face coverings, practice social distancing when greeting the family, pay their respects and exit the funeral home to allow other guests to enter.  A Prayer Service for the immediate family will follow the visitation at 2:00 PM. We continue to encourage family and friends who wish, to offer condolences at this time by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card by visiting links below;

DONATIONS: Should friends desire, contributions in Anna's name may be made to the MSPCA-Angell Memorial, 350 S. Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02135, MSPCA-Angell

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