George D. Burnham

BURNHAM, George D. Of Reading, died at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers on October 7, 2008, at the age of 86. He leaves his wife of 66 years Eleanor (Strong) Burnham; brother Robert of Seattle, WA; daughters Louise O'Donald and her husband Jay of Moultonboro, NH; Martha Burnham and her husband Bob Taylor of Burlington; Edith Burnham and her husband Jerry Freedman of Burlington and Elaine Burnham of Lebanon, ME. George is also survived by five grandchildren, one great grandchild, nieces, and cousins. George was born in Lawrence December 29, 1921 to the late Rylance and Elinda (Shaw) Burnham and grew up in Revere. George was predeceased by his stepfather, William Hazlett. During World War II he served as a First Lieutenant in the US Army Air Corps as a Navigator. After the war he worked as a carpenter. A Graveside Service will be held Friday, October 10 at 11 am at the Wood End Cemetery, Franklin St., Reading. Relatives and friends invited to attend. There are no calling hours. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in George's memory to the charity of one's choice. For register book visitjohnbdouglassfuneralhome. com. Arrangements under the direction of the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home, READING.