DeAnn Burrows-Proeme, a long-time resident of Belmont, passed away peacefully after a long illness on June 12 while visiting her son Christian, her granddaughter Celeste, and her daughter-in-law Veronica in Medellin, Colombia.
She is also survived by her loving daughter, Monica, a resident of Watertown.
DeAnn was born on Dec. 26, 1945, in Warren, Ohio. She attended the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C., and earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling from Boston University. She was director of Education and Training at Fernald in Taunton before moving to Belmont and working as a real estate agent for many years.
DeAnn was the widow of Aad Proeme and the former wife of James Burrows.
DeAnn will be remembered for being full of life, for her outgoing nature, and for her spark and ever-present humor and wit. She was always fun and up for an adventure, traveling extensively to Russia, China, Latin America, Europe, and Russia, among other far-flung places. DeAnn loved sailing on her boat on Lake Winnipesaukee and skiing with friends.
She was a great lover of animals and a supporter of animal rights. She loved her historic home in Belmont and was a great friend of the children’s library, formerly a chapel for the prior owners of her house.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 25, at 1:30 p.m. at All Saints Church in Belmont. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Benton Library of Belmont (administrative office at 266 Beech St.) or to cavalierrescueusa.org.
