Charlton
Elliott P. Burlingame , 77, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on December 21,2021. Elliott was born in Oxford, MA. on October 10, 1944, to Homer and Charlotte V. (Whitcomb) Burlingame, both of whom predeceased him.
He is survived by his soulmate and love of his life, his adoring wife Joan A. (Sroka) Burlingame, whom he has been married for over 56 years; his three children Scott E. Burlingame and his wife Debra M. Burlingame of Charlton, Elliott P. Burlingame, Jr. and his wife Lori J. Burlingame of Charlton, Laurie A. Burlingame and her husband Kevin P. Bryant of Quincy, MA. his seven grandchildren: Scott E. Burlingame, Jr. and his wife Brittany Burlingame of Oxford, Stewart J. Burlingame and his wife Alana R. Burlingame of Charlton, Jason K. Burlingame of Charlton, Eric K. Burlingame of Framingham, Shane M. Burlingame and his partner Camille G. Bourbeau of Charlton, Ashley R. Burlingame of Charlton, and Mark E. Burlingame Bryant of Quincy, his six great grandchildren: Lucan, Hazel, Skylar, Addison, Lincoln and Stewart, Jr.; his brothers and sisters: Ruth E. Farrows. Jean C. Courville, Roy A. Burlingame, Kenyon H. Burlingame, and Nelson B. Burlingame; and numerous nieces and nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his siblings Hazel V. Szlosek, Ruby J. Gomes and Homer Burlingame. Jr.
Elliott lived the entirety of his life in his beloved Charlton and attended Charlton High School. He founded and ran Elliott Burlingame and Sons, Inc. General Contractors. During his over 50 years in the construction industry, he worked on numerous houses and properties in Charlton and nearby communities, including Glenview Estates, Larnerd Hill Road and Hammerock Road.
Elliott enjoyed being with his family, spending countless hours playing cards and other games with his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Elliott also enjoyed being outdoors and could be found deer hunting alongside his sons.
He will be sorely missed by the community of Charlton, all the people he touched around the construction community, and especially his family.
Elliott’s rare combination of personality, hard work and epic sense of family have long influenced so many along his wonderful journey in this world
Graveside Services and a Celebration of Life will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers please make donations in Elliott’s name to the building Fund for St. Joseph’s Church in Charlton, MA.
THE ROBERT J. MILLER-CHARLTON FUNERAL HOME.175 Old Worcester Rd., Charlton is honored to be assisting Elliott’s family with arrangements.
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