Harriet A. Burton

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Harriet A. Burton, affectionately known as “Beebee” by her grandchildren, of Newburgh, NY passed away on February 13, 2020 at home surrounded by her family. The daughter of Charles E. and Margaret Thorn Hergenhan Sr., she was born in White Plains, NY. Harriet worked as a teacher’s assistant for Primary Learning Experience in New Windsor, NY.

The family wishes to express sincere thanks to Dr. Patel and staff for their care and support.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years, Robert M. Burton, at home; son, Matthew Burton and his wife, Andrea, of New Jersey; daughter, Michelle Gulla and her husband, Andrea, of Massachusetts; brother, Robert Hergenhan of Ilion, NY; sister-in-law, Mary Hergenhan of Walden, NY; grandchildren, Michael Burton, Logan Burton, Nicholas Gulla and Elizabeth Gulla; nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Harriet was predeceased by her brothers, Michael Hergenhan and Charles Hergenhan.

A Mass of Christian Burial was offered on Monday, February 17 at Our Lady of the Lake Chapel, Newburgh. Burial was in Wallkill Valley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Harriet’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties.

Arrangements are entrusted to Gridley-Horan Funeral Home, Inc.