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John Burns Obituary

Of York, Maine formerly of Cambridge, October 6, 2007, age 51. Beloved son of the late Joseph and Phyllis (Crowley) Burns. Loving brother of Janice Donahue of Orlando, FL, David Burns of Waltham, Julie Whatley of Tewksbury, Phyllis Grant of Manchester, NH and the late Thomas and Joseph Burns. Also survived by nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many cousins. Funeral from the John C. Burns & Sons Funeral Home, 305 Broadway, Cambridge, Wednesday, October 24, at 9:00 AM followed by a Memorial Mass in St. Mary's Church, Cambridge at 10:00 AM. Relatives & friends invited. Visiting 1 hour prior from 9-10 AM. Retired employee of City of Cambridge, D.P.W. Interment, Cambridge Cemetery. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 21 to Oct. 22, 2007.

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