Phyllis (Wood) (Martin) Dolan Burley 85, died May 30th in Whitman at her daughter’s home, after a period of failing health. She was the wife of the late Francis C. Burley, Jr.
Born in Brockton she was the daughter of the late Leo P and Sarah (Crowell) Wood. She attended Brockton and Whitman schools.
Phyllis was a long time resident of Whitman.
She worked as a cafeteria manager for Whitman schools for many years before retiring in 1985.
She is survived by her children L. Joseph Martin of Vermont, Thomas Martin of Plymouth, Kathleen Cunningham of Whitman, Paula Burchard of New Hampshire, Linda Bain of Marshfield, her stepchildren, Francis Burley, Tammi St Andre, Jolene Morse all of Whitman and Janice Lopstrand of Florida.3 sisters, Patricia Gerrish of Hanover, Sally Gregg of Abington and Mary Figueara of Maine, grandmother of 21 and great – grandmother of 10, many nieces and Nephews. She was also the sister of the late Buddy Wood, John Gillford Wood and Dorothy Ferguson.
Her funeral was held on Tuesday June 5th in the Holy Ghost Church. Donations may be made in her name to the St.Vincent DePaul Society c/o Holy Ghost Church 518 Washington Street, Whitman, MA 02382 or Old Colony Hospice ,One Credit Union Way ,Randolph, MA 02368.