Florence L. (Burdick) Yates, 98, of Concord died March 31, 2006 at Community Hospice House, Merrimack after a brief illness.
Born in Roselle Park, NJ on October 31, 1907, she was the daughter of Abraham and Flora (Arthur) Burdick. She lived many years in Swansea, MA and Newport, RI before moving to New Hampshire eight years ago.
Mrs. Yates worked as a librarian at the US Naval Base in Newport, RI for over 20 years. She was married to William Yates who died in 1967.
She was predeceased by two daughters, Patricia Yates in 1949 and Judith “Jay” Munson in 2005.
The family includes two sons, Steven Yates of Cape Canaveral, FL and Jeffrey Yates of Warren, RI; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
IN HER LIFE: The family also includes her son in law, George “Quin” Munson of Bedford.
The funeral was held Monday April 3, 2006 in Bethany Covenant Church, 1 Covenant Way, Bedford. Rev. Robert V. Bergquist officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice House, 210 Naticook Rd., Merrimack 03054