Rita Dianne "Peach" Burch (Daly)
July 27, 1943 ~ September 12, 2015
Rita Dianne Burch “Peach”. 72, of Mechanicsville, MD, formerly from Arlington, VA, passed away surrounded by her loving family on September 12, 2015, in Leonardtown, MD. Born on July 27, 1943, in Washington, DC, she was the daughter of the late Frances O. Daly and Harvey Daly. Peach was the loving wife of Elliott Burch, Jr. whom she married on March 4, 1974, in Leonardtown, MD. Peach is survived by her children: Elliott Burch, III of Mechanicsville, MD, Becki Burch Adkins of Mechanicsville, MD, Kelli Mattingly (Todd) of Mechanicsville, MD, Chris Hill (Heather) of Leonardtown, MD, Terri Buckler (Willie) of Mechanicsville, MD, Betty Jo Barthelme (Bryan) of Mechanicsville, MD, Sheri Norris(BJ) of California, MD, Debbie Smith (Skip) of Sherborn, MA, 15 grandchildren, and 6 great grandchildren. She is survived by her siblings; Joan Maio of Sterling, VA, and Mike Daly of Arlington, VA. She was preceded in death by her brother Jack Daly. Peach graduated from Bishop O’Connell High School in 1961 and was a homemaker. She moved to St. Mary’s County, MD as a young adult from Arlington, VA. Peach enjoyed spending time with her family, catering to her grandchildren, and finding the best bargains at local yard sales.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home Leonardtown, MD with prayers recited at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, September 17, 2015, at 10:00 AM in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Mechanicsville, MD with Father Michael Tietjen officiating. Interment will follow in Queen of Peace Catholic Cemetery Helen, MD. Pallbearers will be: Michael Daly, Jack Daly, Jr., Patrick Daly, Steven Daly, Jimmy Daly, John Daly, and Jason Long. Contributions may be made to Friends of Cedar Lane, 22680 Cedar Lane Court Leonardtown, MD 20650 and or Mother Catherine Academy 38833 Chaptico Road Mechanicsville, MD 20659.
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Thoughts and prayers to all of you. Many special memories I have of your Mom. She was a wonderful woman. May the memories you have of special times keep her alive in your heart. -Jennifer
To Terry, Chris, Kelly, and family:
Words can not express the emotion one feels when your mother passes away. Peach was always a very kind person and may the memories of your mother remain forever in your hearts. May each of you find peace in the days ahead.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Burch Family. We will keep you in our prayers.
To the family of Peach, I’m so sorry for your loss. It’d been a long rough road, but she is at peace now. God Bless you with peace and comfort!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. So sorry to hear of your loss.
We are very sorry to hear about Peach. Remember her beautiful smiles and the love she has for her family.
Terri and family, we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. Keep her memories close to your heart and she will be with you each and everyday keeping you safe and stilling feeling your heart full of love. Stacey and Billy
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow. Dickie and Ranee Johnson
Sonny and family; I know that words are not enough when you are suffering. But please know that others share in your grief and are here to comfort you in the days ahead.
Deepest sympathy to the Burch family. May you find strength and peace in your days ahead from the beautful memories of your mom. With thoughts and prayers from the French family.
Love from all of the Mossman Family from Colorado (Peter and George), Massachusettes (Jane and Priscilla), Minnesota (Vicky), Pennsylvania (Vanessa), Florida (Sue Sue), North Carolina (Andy), and So MD (Ruthy and Hannah). Many of us babysat for many of you Burch kiddos back in the day and your mom was very generous. I remember her being at my babyshower way back in 1986 with all the local Mechanicsville ladies. Our late stepdad, Sam Burch, was Sonny’s uncle so we are kinda “related”. Peach was a wonderful lady and we will miss her smile and energy.
She will be close to Mom and Sam’s resting place and I will visit her when I stop by St. Mary’s Queen of Peace XO Hannah Mossman Haas
To all of Peach’s family. We are so very sorry for your loss. Losing someone you love is never easy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. May you find comfort in each other and your memories of Peach. May she rest in peace.
Sending love and prayers to the family, ,so sorry for your loss of your love one.
To The Family Of Rita Burch, All of the members of the Mechanicsville Lions Club sends their sympathy to Lion Sonny and his Family at this time of sorrow. Remember that death leaves a broken heart and all of the wonderful memories will last a life time. May Peaches Rest in the arms of the Good Lord.
Clarence Bowles
President Of Mechanicsville Lions Club
Sonny and family, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Sonny and Family-Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We know that she will be missed by all of you. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
Sonny And Family,
We are so sorry to hear that Peaches has passed. Our prayers are with you.
Dear Sonny and Family We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim and Irene Guy
My thoughts and prayers are with you Sonny and entire family. God Bless you.
Our thoughts and prayers to the Burch family !
We are so sorry for your lose. We used to see Peach at the yard Sales all the time we missed running into her this year. Peach was always nice to me and always pleasant to be around. She will be missed!
Sonny and the Burch family, So sorry for the passing of Peach. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Hold on to all of the memories …
Terri, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Keeping the great memories close to your heart will get you through this very difficult time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
To The Burch Family,
We send our thoughts, prayers and sincere condolences to you all during this difficult time.
Tommy and Rose Goldsborough
Peach was always such a sweetheart. My deepest condolences and prayers go out to the entire Burch family. She will be missed!
We would like to extend our prayers to the entire Burch family. Peach was such a wonderful person and always greeted us with a smile. During this difficult time we hope you find peace.
Sonny: So sorry to hear of your loss. I remember many fun times with you and Peach at the McGowan farmhouse. You were and always will be a great couple who I know loved each other deeply. I will remember you and Peach in my prayers.
Jim Allen
Condolences and prayers for you and your family.
I was truly saddened to hear of Peach’s passing. May the strength of family and friends help you in this time of sorrow.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Burch family during this difficult time. Keep your heads up and remember all the happy times you’ve had with Mrs. Burch, she was clearly a very special lady.
Our sincerest sympathy to Sonny and all the family and many friends. Peach was a special lady and we are saddened to learn of her passing. May she be greatly blessed now for her many wonderful deeds and be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers.
Sonny and family. Mother joins us in our condolences on Peach’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult tome. May she rest in peace.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Peach was always so kind to me and fun to be around. She had a smile that could light up a room and will be very missed. Love to you all. Paul & Sue
We are so sorry for your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
My sincere condolences to the Burch family. You will forever remain in my thoughts and prayers. Love you Gram! XO
Sonny & All of Peach’s Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Hold tight to your memories for comfort, lean on your friends for strength, and remember how much she loved you all. We hope the days ahead we bring a measure of comfort knowing that she is now at peace.
Sonny and family, we are so sorry to hear about Peach. We are lifting your family up in prayer during this time. May our ever loving Father God wrap His arms around you and comfort you.
Sonny and family,
“Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time. Along with her beautiful warm smile, Peach leaves a legacy of true friendship and kindness. Peach was a wonderful woman. Dad and mom loved Peach. Be assured they have welcomed her with open arms and are laughing and reminiscing over all the great times. In your memories may you find comfort.” Love to all, Bobby and Linda Long
I am very sorry to hear this sad news, I have not seen Peach in years but she was always fun to be around along with my cousins Terry, Chris & Kellly. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.
Dear Burch family so sorry for your loss, sending prayers for the family during this difficult time heaven has received another angel and she will b watching over everyone