William E.

"Billy" Burge

Billy Burge entered eternal life on Saturday, July 22nd.  Just one day before his 81st birthday.

A lifelong resident of Chelsea, Billy was one of six sons born to the union of the late Arthur J. Burge, Sr., and Mary S. (Budney) Burge.

Billy was married to Catherine C. (Haumann) Burge for 56 years and together raised three sons.

He worked as Specialty Paint Tinter for 40 years, starting with General Electric and later continued working for Glyptal Inc. in Chelsea before retiring at age 62 in 2004.

A quite unassuming gentleman, his wife, family, and home were the central parts of his life, he also enjoyed traveling with his wife, together cruising to Alaska and Bermuda and vacationing in Aruba.

Later in life he volunteered his services at the Chelsea Senior Center, helping during the many events held at the center, working at the food bank, and delivering food to seniors during the covid crisis.

Billy is predeceased by his wife Catherine C. Burge and a brother Arthur J. Burge, Jr.

He is survived by his loving sons and their spouses; Michael Burge and his wife Sau of Burlington, John Burge of Chelsea, Timothy Burge and his wife Lisa of Sudbury.  He was the cherished grandfather of Tyler Burge, Leona Barber, Justin Burge and Kyle Burge.  Dear brother of Joseph Burge of Fl, Edward Burge of Saugus, Thomas Burge of Chelsea, and James Burge of Fl. He is also survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members and friends.

Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend visiting hours In the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday, July 25th from 4 - 8 P.M.  Funeral Services will be conducted in Funeral Home on Wednesday, July 26th at 10:00 A.M. followed by interment in Puritan lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Peabody.