Germaine Mary Burgett, 72, of Bradenton, Florida, passed away on February 24, 2026, in Tampa after a long illness. Germaine was born April 7, 1953, to Edmund F. and Germaine (Bliss) Roche in Newport, Rhode Island.
After graduating from Rogers High School in 1971, she worked as a legal secretary for Paul Burke, P.A., before moving to Florida, where she was employed by Anderson Funeral Home in St. Petersburg and Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater. Germaine was later employed by Early Steps through Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She married Dan Burgett, and together they owned and operated West Coast Title Company in Bradenton for many years until Dan’s passing in August of 2000.
Germaine is survived by her son and family, Andrew and Brittney (Radcliffe) Pascoe, and grandchildren, Rylee and Aidan. She was predeceased by her sister, Judy (Roche) Knoth of Florida. She is also survived by her siblings, Barbara Foley of Largo, Florida, Edmund F. Roche of Middletown, Rhode Island, and Joanne Russell of Palm Harbor, Florida, along with several nieces and nephews. Germaine’s love and warm hugs will be remembered by all who knew her.
She will be greatly missed by many family members and friends. Celebration of Life Details for a celebration of life will be shared once arrangements are finalized.
Brown & Sons Funeral Homes & Crematory 43rd Street Chapel, 604 43rd Street West, Bradenton, FL 34209, is in charge of arrangements.
