- Date Of Birth: May 23, 1935
- Date Of Death: January 16, 2017
- State: Maine
Phippsburg – Ralph “Mike” O. Burden, Jr. of Phippsburg, Maine passed away at the age of 81 on Monday January 16, 2017. He passed quickly fighting fast moving cancer.
He was born on May 23, 1935 to Mary Elizabeth (Lowell) and Ralph O. Burden Sr. in Bath Maine. He is predeceased in death by his parents and his loving wife Theresa Burden.
He is survived by his sister Barbara Courtney (Bill) of Melbourne, Florida as well as his large blended family. Also survived by his children Ralph “Skip” Burden (Cindy), Sharon Burden-Boucher (Glen), Bonnie Burden-Trader, Debbie Carpenter (Scott), Danny Fitch (Pam), Doug Fitch (Gail) and Jason Burden (Jennifer). His grandchildren Joshua Burden (Jacquie), Benjamin Burden (Missy), Taylor Boucher, Scott Carpenter (Jill), Danielle Risher (Micah), Matt Fitch, Ryan Fitch, Vanessa Fitch-Waters (Matt), Tyler Burden, Olivia Burden and Abbie Mae Burden. Also survived by many great children and several nieces and nephews.
Mike graduated from Morse High School in 1953. He was very involved in his community. He served on the Bath City Council, Chaired the Parks and Recreation Commission and coached many sports teams over his years. He was a high school basketball referee for 25 years retiring in 1994. He made many friends both young and old over the years through his community involvements.
He was employed by Congress Sportswear for over 30 years. He then went to work for BIW retiring in August 2003.
He was a member of the Small Point Baptist Church, Babe Ruth Baseball, Elks and Odd Fellows.
Mike was loved, cherished and adored by his family and friends. He will be missed by many.
