HUDSON NH: Mary B. (Burnham) Cannata, 48, died Saturday, December 14, 2013 at her sister’s home.
Born in Salem, MA on April 24, 1965, she was the daughter of Paula (Cazzara) Burnham of Hudson and the late Gordon E. Burnham. She resided in Salem for thirty years and attended Salem High School. After leaving Salem she moved to Wilmington for several years. Mary will be remembered for her witty and unselfish personality. Most of all the love she had for her sons will remain in their hearts and carry on with them throughout their lives.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by her two sons, Tristan Fleming and his wife, Krystal (Columna) of Lynn and Andrew Cannata of Salem and her four siblings, Ruth, Rose, David and Sue.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday in St. Mary Star of the Sea Church, 253 Cabot Street, Beverly at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend. A graveside service will be held in the spring at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to the National Alliance to Mental Illness, “NAMI” 3803 N. Fairfax Dr., Suite 100 Arlington, VA, 22203 or to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.