Lenore M. Burns

6/27/2017

Lenore M. Burns, of Greenwood Lake, passed away on June 27, 2017 after a long courageous battle against cancer. She was 79 years old.

Born on December 18, 1937 in Bronx, NY, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Mary (Horan) Geil.

She was married to the late Richard J. Burns.

Before retiring, Lenore was employed at Stroock, Stroock & Lavan law firm in Manhattan. Lenore had a great love for her country and loved her home in Greenwood Lake. She also had a great love for animals.

She is survived by her daughters: Lynn Avenatti and her husband Louis of Vernon, NJ and Rita Jennings and her husband Thomas of Putnam Valley, NY; her brother, Martin Geil and his wife Sharon; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial donations may be sent to Warwick Valley Humane Society, PO Box 61, Warwick, NY 10990.

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Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

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Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.

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