Gloria Alexander Burdick—born October 11th, 1935, passed May 27th 2024
Born to Mr. & Mrs. Richard Alexander lived in East Haddam CT and eventually moved to Deep River CT.
Preceded in death by five sisters and one brother, Betty, Grace, Richard Jr., Roberta, Mary and Paulette, as well as her ex-husband, Alfred “Jim” Burdick and her son Michael.
Gloria was survived by her sons Paul, Charles and Mark.
In “52” Gloria’s was one of few to to be the first class to Graduating at Valley Reginal High School in Deep River CT.
While caring for the boys in the town of Ivoryton. Gloria managed C.P. Burdick & Son Inc. and purchased a local answering service business known as “The Answer” and renamed it to Connections Unlimited LLC.
Gloria was instrumental in dedicating her time and resources helping the Essex Ambulance Association purchase and rehab their new location, formerly known as Sal’s Pizza in Centerbrook. Gloria was a member of The Soroptimist International, a global volunteer organization that aims to improve the lives of woman and girls through education, empowerment, and opportunities.
Gloria was known by many aliases to her grandchildren such as Glo, Gabby, Tootie and GIGI and did her best to be in their lives. May her grandchildren Mackenzie, Paul Jr., Chad Harley, Garrett, Gavin, Logan, Nathan Talevi, Sophie and Jake, always remember how much they are loved. Nothing she loved more than to take care of all in her circle.
Gloria will stay in our hearts and will be missed by so many. In the end Gloria gave her body to the Yale School of Medicine hoping to help, even in her afterlife.
In lieu of the flower’s donations can be directed to the Essex Ambulance Association, or to the American Lung Association.
There will be a celebration of Gloria’s life on August 18th at 514 Seaside Ave. in Westbrook CT at 4pm