Arline Burkinshaw

Arline (Lietz) Burkinshaw, 94, of Mansfield Center, passed away on Friday August 26, 2011 at Douglas Manor in Windham. Arline was born June 1st 1918 in Meriden, CT. She leaves her sister Helen Uznanski of Wallingford, her son Robert Burkinshaw of Ashville NC, and his children Steve, Matt, Kim and Chris as well as her daughter Kathy Fisher and son in law John Fisher of Mansfield Center as well as their children Sean and Scott Fisher. She was predeceased by her husband Robert Burkinshaw. A memorial service will be held at the First Church of Christ of Mansfield Center on Sept 24 at 2:00pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in Arline's name may be made to the First Church of Christ in Mansfield at 549 Storrs Road Mansfield Center, CT 06250. The family would like to thank the staff of Douglas Manor for the loving care provided to Arline during her time with them. For an online memorial guestbook, please visit www.potterfuneralhome.com . The Burkinshaw family was assisted by Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic.