Marguerite Marie Burnett

1928 - 2010  (82 years)

• Name	Marguerite Marie Burnett
  Birth	24 Jun 1928	Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12]
  Census	1930 (1 years)	Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [1]
  In the 1930 US Census she was recorded, age 1, living on 111 Pleasant Street, Northampton, Massachusetts with her parents.
  Census	1940 (11 years)	Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [2]
  In the 1940 US Census she was recorded, age 11, living on 5 Market Street, Northampton, Massachusetts with her parents.
  Residence	1947 (18 years)	Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [13]
  Residence	Dec 1963 (35 years)	Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [10]
  At the death of her father on 13 December 1963, she lived in Erving, Massachusetts.
  Recorded as Living	Jul 2010 (82 years)	Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [12]
  Death	8 Jul 2010	Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.   [5, 9, 12]
  Obituary	12 Jul 2010 (82 years)  [9, 14]
  Marguerite M. Riopelle DeLonge 1928 - 2010 CHICOPEE - Marguerite M. (Burnett) Riopelle DeLonge, age 82, was called safely home on July 8, 2010. She was born on June 24, 1928 in Northampton, MA. Her parents were the late Murvil and Irene (Eddy) Burnett. She was a communicant of St Christopher Church. She worked as a nurse at Mt Marie Sisters of St Joseph for many years before she retired. She was a member of the Eagles Post 404 of Chicopee, she was past president of the Ladies Auxiliary, a member of the American Legion Post 452 and also a member of the PNA. Marguerite was an avid Red Sox fan and also had a love for owls. She is predeceased by her first husband Alfred J. Riopelle who passed away over 40 years ago and also by her second husband Wallace DeLonge of Chicopee. She leaves her sons Alfred Riopelle and his wife Pauline of East Longmeadow, Edward Riopelle and his wife Susie of FL, Lewis Riopelle and his companion Donna Mainville of Chicopee, MA and Norman DeLonge and his wife Pauline of Westfield, MA. She leaves her daughters Marion Dow and her husband Stephen of FL, Judy Bennett and her companion Elton Taylor of AZ and Cindy DeLonge of Chicopee, MA. She is predeceased by her brother Murvil Burnett and her sister Bessie Freeman. She leaves her sisters Dorothy Hudson of FL, Beverly O'Brien of Athol, MA, Vera Starky of CA and Irene Gurnon of CA. She also leaves her 24 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. A grave side memorial service will be held on Sat. July 17, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. at the Erving Center Cemetery, Mountain Rd, Erving, MA. The Grise Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
  Burial	17 Jul 2010	Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Massachusetts   [5, 9, 14]
  	Just a moment...
  Siblings	1 brother and 5 sisters
  > 1. Dorothy Irene Burnett,   b. 3 Mar 1921, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 5 Apr 2016, Polk County, Florida, U.S.A.  (Age 95 years) ▻ Daniel David Hutson,  m. 15 Jul 1938 > 2. Bessie Louise Burnett,   b. 19 Oct 1922, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 27 Oct 2003, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.  (Age 81 years) ▻ Raymond William Gore, Jr.,  m. 19 Jul 1941 ;   Clyde A. Leonard;   Leonard Arnold Freeman > 3. Murvil Francis Burnett, Jr.,   b. 12 Jan 1925, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 20 Mar 2008, Port Saint Lucie, Saint Lucie County, Florida, U.S.A.  (Age 83 years) ▻ Shirley Mildred Plouf,  m. 3 Mar 1946 > 4. Marguerite Marie Burnett,   b. 24 Jun 1928, Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 8 Jul 2010, Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.  (Age 82 years) ▻ Alfred Robert Riopelle,  m. 16 Feb 1946 ;   Wallace Eugene De Louge,  m. 5 Mar 1966 + 5. Beverly Ann Burnett ▻ Joseph Omer Francis Boudreau,  m. 4 Jul 1953 ;   Charles Edward O'Brien, Jr,  m. 25 Jun 1977 > 6. Vera Mae Burnett ▻ Dean Ronald Starkey,  m. 6 Sep 1951 > 7. Irene Frances Burnett ▻ Alfred E. Gernon,  m. 27 Aug 1955
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Claude Bonin,   b. Abt 1660, Frangy-en-Bresse, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France d. 22 Feb 1725, Frangy-en-Bresse, Saône-et-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France  (Age 65 years)  (7 x Great Grandfather)  Rebecca Williams,   b. Abt 1765  (4 x Great Grandmother)
  Person ID, Branch	I11599
  Last Modified	27 Jun 2026

  
  

• Notes

  Burial: The gravestone of both her husbands has her name engraved on it, but no death date. However, her obituary states she was buried with her first husband.

  
  

Father	Murvil Francis Burnett,   b. 13 Sep 1900, Holyoke, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 10 Dec 1963, Manchester, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. (Age 63 years)
Mother	Irene Francelia Eddy,   b. 3 Aug 1901, Amherst, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 8 Mar 1979, Granby, Hartford County, Connecticut, U.S.A. (Age 77 years)
Family ID	F956	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart




Spouse / Partner 1	Alfred Robert Riopelle,   b. 2 Oct 1917, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont, U.S.A. d. 13 Feb 1964, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (Age 46 years)
Marriage	16 Feb 1946	Grace United Church, Northampton, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Grace United Church, Northampton, Hampden County, Massachusetts   [3, 4, 8, 11]
Age at Marriage	She : 17 years and 8 months - He : 28 years and 4 months.
Wedding Annoc	16 Feb 1946  [8]
Weds Veteran Mrs. Alfred R. Riopelle The double ring service was used by Rev. Dr. Edwin B.Robinson when he officiated at the marriage this afternoon in Grace church of Miss Marguerite Marie Burnett, daughter of Murvil Fran- | cis Burnett of Oak St., to Alfred Robert Riopelle, son of Mrs. Myrtle Riopelle of Cabot St. The wedding marches were played by the church organist, Alvah Redman. Attendants of the bride were Mrs. Ann Prucell of South Hadley Falls and Miss Doris M. Simoneau of Northampton. Edward D. Pru cell was best man for Mr. Riopelle and te usher was Murvil F. Burnett, Jr. The bride's gown, en train, was of corded taffeta with pearl trim with a coronet. She carried aand her veil, was held in place| roses and sweet peas centered with an orchid. Mrs. Prucell's pink taf feta gown was worn with a tiara to match. Miss Simoneau was in pale blue taffeta, with tiara in like color, and both ha matching bouquets of roses and sweet peas. A home reception for 200 follow ed the ceremony. The bride's mother wore a green crepe gown with floral top and Mrs. Riopelle wore black and coral crepe. Their corsages were of gardenias and roses. When Mr. and Mrs. Riopelle return from their wedding trip, to Maine, their home will be 117 Cabot St. The bride was born in Northampton ,attended school here, and has been employed at the Joseph Equi store in Dwight St. Mr. Riopelle was born Montpelier, Vt., attended school in Hawley and was graduated from Charlemont High school. He served overseas with 290th Bombardment Group of the Eighth Air Force for over two years. He works for the Sheldon Transfer and Storage Co. -CO Charles Miller, violinist, has returned York city after. Published by The Transcript-Telegram, 16 February 1946
Children	1947  [4, 11]
1. Marion Marie Riopelle 2. Alfred Joseph Riopelle 3. Judy Ann Riopelle 4. Edward Robert Riopelle 5. Lewis George Riopelle 6. Norman McKinnon Riopelle 7. Cindy Lou Riopelle
Photos		Margaret and Alfred's Wedding Picture
Family ID	F9397	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
Last Modified	27 Jun 2026




Spouse / Partner 2	Wallace Eugene De Louge,   b. 11 Oct 1916, West Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. d. 3 Aug 1970, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. (Age 53 years)
Marriage Intent	7 Feb 1966	Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, U.S.A.   [7]
Marriage	5 Mar 1966	Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, U.S.A.   [3, 7]
	Certificate of Intention of Marriage for Marguerite Riopelle and Wallace Deloge
Age at Marriage	She : 37 years and 9 months - He : 49 years and 5 months.
Family ID	F9398	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
Last Modified	28 Jun 2026




• Pedigree

  ← Click to display 1Marguerite Marie Burnett(1928 – 2010) 2Murvil Francis Burnett(1900 – 1963) 4Francis William Burnett(1860 – 1938) 8Frank William Burnett, (François Bonin)(1842 – 1913) 16Franklin Burnett, (François Bonin)(1819 – 1901) 17Zoé Babin dite LaCroix(1819 – 1896) 9Calista Ann Prentiss(1853 – 1930) 18John Prentiss 19Katherine Fadden 5Vera May Lord(1882 – 1967) 10Herbert S. Lord(1858 – 1884) 20Sabrin L. Lord(1825 – 1899) 21Abby Spurling Swett(1828 – 1895) 11Sarah Melissa Mayhew(1860 – 1937) 22James M. Mayhew(1833 – 1912) 23Amanda Jane Clark(Abt 1832 – 1884) 3Irene Francelia Eddy(1901 – 1979) 6Lewis George Eddy(1867 – 1953) 12George Harrington Eddy(1843 – 1927) 24Rufus Harrington Eddy(Abt 1800 – 1865) 25Rebecca Johnson(1800 – 1876) 13Jane Fuller Sherwin(1845 – 1923) 26Orville Sherwin(1816 – 1898) 27Betsey Ware(1814 – 1867) 7Bessie Eliza Parents(1875 – 1939) 14Charles Frederick Parents(1848 – 1918) 28Joseph Joel Parents(Abt 1811 – 1858) 29Betsy McNall(1808 – 1887) 15Hattie Francelia Blanchard(1848 – 1928) 30Lyman William Blanchard(1826 – 1895) 31Angeline H. Goodell(1819 – 1888)

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 24 Jun 1928 - Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Census - 1930 - Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Census - 1940 - Northampton, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Marriage - 16 Feb 1946 - Grace United Church, Northampton, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Residence - 1947 - Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Residence - Dec 1963 - Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Marriage Intent - 7 Feb 1966 - Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, U.S.A. Marriage - 5 Mar 1966 - Swanzey, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, U.S.A. Recorded as Living - Jul 2010 - Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Death - 8 Jul 2010 - Chicopee, Hampden County, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Burial - 17 Jul 2010 - Erving Center Cemetery, Erving, Franklin County, Massachusetts, U.S.A.  = Link to Google Earth
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• Sources 🟢 Primary Evidence 🟡 Secondary Evidence 🟠 Tertiary Evidence 🔴 Unreliable Evidence

  [S20] Bureau of the Census, 1930 U.S. Federal Census, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002), Year: 1930; Census Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0024; FHL microfilm: 2340647. [S21] Bureau of the Census, 1940 U.S. Federal Census, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012), Year: 1940; Census Place: Northampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts; Roll: T627_1600; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 8-44. [S105] Burnett, Robert. Email: 2003-10-19 "F W Burnett Vermont Info" , (Email to Robert Roy from rburnett61 (at) hotmail.com, 19 October 2003). [S106] Eddy Family Association Eddy Genealogical CD ROM, (Santa Cruz, California: Eddy Family Association, Gedcom, December 2003). [S14] Ancestry.com, Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current® http://findagrave.com, (Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc.), 54875643 Marguerite Marie Burnett DeLonge . [S22] Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Massachusetts, Birth Index, 1860-1970, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013). [S2360] New Hampshire Department of Health, New Hampshire, U.S., Marriage Records, 1700-1971, ( Lehi, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 202), Certificate of Intention of Marriage for Marguerite Riopelle and Wallace Deloge. [S2460] News Article (1946) "Weds Veteran", (Holyoke, Massachusetts: The Transcript-Telegram, 16 February 1946, page 5). [S248] Obituary of Marguerite M. Burnett Riopelle DeLonge, (Find A Grave Memorial# 54875643). [S2200] Obituary of Murvil F. Burnett, (Springfield, Massachusetts: Springfield Union, 13 December 1963, Page 6). [S219] Riopelle, Judy Ann. email: 2007-10-27"Family Info", (Email from Jbboysgranny (at) aol.com, 27 October 2007). [S10] Social Security Administration, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2011). [S23] Ancestry.com, U.S. City Directories, 1822-1989, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011), Springfield, Massachusetts, City Directory, 1947. [S114] Ancestry.com, U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, (Provo, Utah: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006).