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Francis Burns Obituary

BURNS, Francis M., II Of Rochester, NH, formerly of Hyde Park, November 20, age 96. Beloved husband of Gertrude (O'Hara). Devoted father of Francis M., III of VA, Gertrude MacLeod and her husband Kenneth of Merrimack, NH, Richard A. and his wife Nancy of Derry, NH and Robert A. and his wife Mary of Walpole. Cherished brother of Claire Ough of FL and the late Margaret Lappen and Marion Burns. Also survived by 11 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., HYDE PARK Saturday, Nov 29 at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Most Precious Blood Church at 9. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Friday, Nov. 28 from 4-8. Children's room available. Late member of The Boston Marine Society, Master Mates & Pilots' Union & Navy League of the U.S., Portsmouth, NH Chapter. In lieu of flowers, all donations may be made to The Salvation Army, P. O. Box 1029, Rochester, NH 03867-1029. For directions and guestbook, please visit: thomasfuneralhomes.com. Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home Hyde Park 617-361-3216

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Published by Boston Globe from Nov. 23 to Nov. 28, 2008.

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John and Janet Loewen

December 1, 2008

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We have been away and were unable to attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Heather Gillis

November 25, 2008

Dear Bob,

Our prayers are with you at this time of tremendous grief and sorrow. We pray that in the future, wonderful memories of your father will overtake the pain of your loss.

"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." (Helen Keller)

With heartfelt sympathy,

Heather Gillis and Family

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