Roberta Burnes Hurley passed away February 8, 2009, leaving a hole in the hearts of those who knew and loved her. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. Raised in Connecticut, she left her beloved New England to follow her daughter, son-in-law, and grandson to Southern California. . In her career, Bobbie was a teacher and a principal in several elementary and high schools in Connecticut. Bobbie, as she was known to her family and friends, was devoted to her daughter Amy. The light of her life was her grandson Amory and the two of them spent many happy hours. Her family would like to honor her love for Amory by asking that in lieu of flowers, donations in her memory be made to the National Autism Association.