Gladys L. Burleson, 75, of Mansfield Center, wife of the late William D. Burleson, died Friday June 10, 2005 at the Windham Hospital. She was born July 4, 1929 in Willimantic, the daughter of the late Jacob and Sophie Legler and had lived in the Windham area all her life. She was an active member of the First Congregational Church of Willimantic and employed as a bookkeeper at Bruce s Shoe Store in Willimantic until its closing. She is survived by a daughter, Nancy Burleson of Mansfield Center. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a son, Douglas Burleson. A memorial service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Willimantic, 199 Valley St. Willimantic. Burial will be private in the West St. Cemetery, Columbia. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church of Willimantic, 199 Valley St. Willimantic, CT 06226 or to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. The Potter Funeral Home, Willimantic assisted with arrangements. Please visit
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