hgazette.com, Haverhill, MA

September 2, 2010

Alice Pedersen


BURLINGTON — Alice Pedersen of Burlington, Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 at the age of 97.

Beloved daughter of the late Harold R. and Alice P. Morse of Haverhill. Dear wife of the late Elmer Anders Pederson (1898 to 1987). Loving mother of Andrew H. Pedersen of Springfield and Jeffrey M. Pedersen of Burlington. Caring grandmother to Eric, Celia, Brian, Justin, Laura, Shayna, Sabrina, Jacinda and Jalina.

Alice passed away at the home she raised her family, in the early hours of Friday, Aug. 27, 2010 after a long and robust life of nearly 98 years. The passage of time was her only ailment.

ARRANGEMENTS: It was her wish that her passing be one of celebration, not sadness. To honor that request, the Pedersen family will hold an open house at 25 Arthur Woods Ave., Burlington beginning at noon on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, Alice's 98th Birthday, for any and all whose lives were touched by her glowing spirit. Please come by for refreshments and memories. In lieu of flowers, donations in Alice's memory can be made to the Friends of the Library, 22 Sears St., Burlington, MA 01803 or to People Helping People, P.O. Box 343, Burlington, MA 01803. Arrangements under the direction of the Edward V. Sullivan Funeral Home, Burlington. For online guestbook see www.sullivanfuneralhome.net.