We recently learned that retired Bellerose Avenue teacher Carol Walker passed away. She was 89 years old and lived in Lennox, Massachusetts. If any of our members have any additional information, please send it to retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com and put Carol Walker in the subject.
September 11, 2024
Sad News
Robert Burns, Retired Northport High School Art Teacher, passed away on August 15 at the age of 92. He was survived by his wife Regina, daughters Kathleen Shields and Barbara O’Laughlin, stepchildren Kevin Grosso, Colleen Ray, Deborah Korf and Darleen Conte; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by sons Thomas and Michael.
After retiring from teaching in Northport, Bob and his wife relocated to Baldwin, MO. His passions included traveling and fine art photography. He sang in his church choir and volunteered at the Sts. Joachim and Ann Care Service.
Funeral service will be held at Sts. Joachim and Ann Catholic Church, St. Charles, MO, on September 27, followed by burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, MO.
Memorials in his name may be made to Sts. Joachim & Ann Care Service.
R-UTN members with memories of Bob can email retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com. Please write Website Memories as the subject. Please keep your commemorative brief and include your name and former school.
Enjoy the day …
Sad News
Sonia Padgett, retired elementary music teacher, passes away this week at the age of 93. Sonia was the widow of Northport band director Robert Potter Padgett. She is survived by daughters Kari Caldwell, Gretchen Taylor, son Bob; grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Sonia was an operatic mezzo-soprano and longtime director of music and choirs at the Northport Presbyterian Church. In retirement she held court daily at Northport Starbucks.
Visitation at Nolan Funeral Home on Thursday, September 12 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.
Services at First Presbyterian Church of Northport in Friday, September 13 at 1 p.m., followed by burial at Northport Rural Cemetery and reception at the church.
R-UTN members with memories of Sonia can email retirednorthportteachers@gmail.com. Please write Website Memories as the subject, keep your commemorative brief and include your name and former school.