Condolence: Mrs. Burns was my teacher in 5th grade at Central Avenue, 1971. When my son was in 5th grade in 1992, I wrote a letter to Mrs. Burns to thank her for the wonderful memories of being in her class. Having moved many times during my school years, I had many teachers to compare. Mrs. Burns was one of my very favorites. She taught me many life and coping lessons in my year with her. I'm thrilled that she lived to be 100. Imagine all the changes she saw in her lifetime!!!
I'm grateful to have known her, to have passed some of those lessons she taught me to my own children who I know have already passed them to my grandchildren. She has left a legacy.

Much love Mrs. Burns!

Catt Jenkins

Condolence: Dear Family Members,
The Naugatuck Retired Teachers would like to express our deepest condolences on Marcella's passing. She touched the lives of many people including my own when I was a young teacher. To think she lived to be 100 years old is amazing. Peace be with you.
Sincerely,
Deborah DeRienz, President of Naugatuck Retired Teachers

Condolence: My thoughts and prayers to the Burns family. I had Mrs. Burns for 5th grade at Central Avenue in 1963! She was one of my favorite teachers! Amazing that she lived to be 100 years old! God bless her! She was a wonderful lady & I was blessed to have been her student!

Condolence: My sincere sympathy to the family of Mrs.Burns. I remember her fondly as the teacher who was a wonderful educator, but, moreover, she taught me lessons in life for which I will forever be grateful.How wonderful that she lived to be 100 years old!