Sara Mae Burns (Mae), 87, of Lansdale, Pa., passed away peacefully at her home on the morning of Saturday, January 18, 2025, after months of declining health.
Mae was born on October 28, 1937, in Ashland, Pa., to Harold and Sara Schilling. She graduated from Ashland High School in 1955 and earned a Bachelor of Education degree with a concentration in mathematics from Bloomsburg State Teaching College in 1961.
Mae married her high school sweetheart, Matthew T. Burns. She began her career as a full-time math teacher for the Pennridge School District before choosing to dedicate herself to raising her family as a full-time mother. Later, she returned to teaching as a substitute for the North Penn School District and worked part-time as a receptionist for Lansdale Borough.
Mae was deeply devoted to her husband and family. A proud grandmother, she cherished family visits and the time spent with loved ones. After moving to Lansdale in 1961, Mae was a faithful member of St. Stanislaus Church.
She will be remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with her family and friends.
She is survived by her sons Matthew H. Burns (Andrea Wild) of Portland, Oregon; Robert M. (Michele Burns) of East Greenville; and Stephen E. (Jennifer Burns) of Quakertown. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren: Matthew, Jocelyn, Angela, Brianne, Carley, Dylan, Phoebe, Landen, and Amber and a great grandchild, Temperance. In addition, she is survived by her siblings Anne DiZio of Lansdale and Fred Schilling and her sister in law Diane Schilling of Ashland.
She is predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Matthew T. Burns, William Schilling of Green Lane and Joseph DiZio of Lansdale.
Relatives and Friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass on Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:30am at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, 51 Lansdale Avenue, Lansdale, PA 19446. Her family will receive friends in the Church prior to the Mass beginning at 9:30am. Inurnment will follow at the Lansdale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Lansdale Volunteer Medical Corps or The Fairmont Fire Company.
The families would like to thank everyone who helped Mae age in her home. Her wish was to be able to live out her final days in her home. With the care and love that she received from all her wonderful aides, her wish was realized. Mom loved and appreciated each and every one of you! You are all truly amazing people.