Laura Lee Burgess, late resident of Revere, MA, beloved wife of Carlos O. Campos, died on December 22, 2023 at the age of 58.  She passed peacefully, surrounded by love and gentle care, following a rapid decline, after months of ill health.

Laura was raised in Oakmont, PA the daughter of Patricia (Pennsylvania) and Norman (North Carolina) Burgess, and sister of Nancy Burgess (Pennsylvania).  Laura moved to Boston to attend the New England Conservatory, where she earned a degree in Performance.  Laura was a talented violist who played in numerous trios, quartets, and orchestras throughout her life.  She received her Master's in Music Education at the Boston Conservatory and was a trained Suzuki teacher.  Laura was a gifted teacher and shared her love of music with countless children.  She worked for many years in public school systems in greater Boston, most recently in Arlington, MA, teaching strings in the elementary schools.  She also taught music, writing, and summer camp for many years at Creative Arts in Reading, MA.  In addition, Laura maintained a private studio, teaching children, young people, and adults.  The numerous cards and gifts displayed in her studio for "Mrs. B" serve as a loving tribute to her warmth, compassion, and enthusiasm for her students.

In addition to her love of music and the arts, Laura was an avid reader.  She also loved being in nature, whether driving through the White Mountains with Carlos to watch the leaves change, watching the waves crash on the beach, or just enjoying the birds and breezes on the deck built for her by Carlos.

A life-long learner, Laura's recent explorations into genealogy lead to a deeper appreciation for her family and her history.

Laura was a profoundly loving and supportive wife, friend, daughter, sister, and aunt to her beloved nephews and nieces.  Despite years of declining health, she remained committed to those she loved, and wished she could have spent more time with us.  And we so wish we could have had more time with her. Laura was a gift to us all.  She will be dearly missed.

FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:  Visiting hours will be conducted in the Carafa Family Funeral Home, 389 Washington Ave., Chelsea on Wednesday, December 27, 2023, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm.

DONATIONS:  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to https://musicwill.org/about/ , an organization that provides instruments and music education to classrooms across the country.

We encourage family and friends to offer condolences by means of the online guest book or to send a personalized sympathy card.