WILTON — Luraine A. Burnett, age 79, passed away on August 15, 2023 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born on September 25, 1943 in Bennington, VT to the late Frank Ruggles and Mabel (Brimmer) Ruggles.
Luraine worked at Wesley Health Care Center as a CNA for many years. She enjoyed playing Texas Holdem and spending time with family and friends especially her grandchildren and great- granddaughters.
Luraine is survived by her sons, Russell Burnett (Catherine) and Timothy Burnett (Lisa Gaudette); step-daughter, Michelle Lewis (Meriwether); grandchildren, Ashley (Dan) Eckert, Christopher Burnett (Emily Moses), Sarah Burnett; great-granddaughters, Mackenzie Marvin and Chloe Eckert; her brothers, Sam Ruggles of Hebron and John (Shirley) Ruggles of Cambridge; her sister, Frannie (Butch) Ormsbee of St. Bernards Bay; step-sister, Cathy O’Neil of Pennsylvania as well as several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Norman Burnett; granddaughter, Jean “Beaner” Burnett, and her longtime companion, John “Jack” Matuszewski; her parents, Hamilton and Emily DeYoe as well as several brothers and sisters.
At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours or service at this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to The Greenfield Center Food Pantry, PO Box 10, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
