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GEORGE BURNS Obituary
GEORGE FRANCIS BURNS (Age 58)
On Saturday, January 24, 2015, of Columbia MD. Beloved father of Matthew, Joseph, and Patrick Burns; son of Jean E. and the late John "Tex" Burns; brother of Brian (Terri) Burns, Mark Burns, Sharon (Chris) Duffy and Suzanne (Greg) Zielinski; longtime companion of Lee Cobb. Also survived by 10 nieces, nephews, his former wife, Ellen Burns and many loving family members and friends. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, 20901 (Valet Parking), Friday, January 30 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial Mass at St. Peter's Church, 2900 Sandy Spring Road, Olney, MD 20832 on Saturday, January 31 at 10 a.m. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project or to the American Cancer Society.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Don & Linda Thiel
January 29, 2015
Jean and Family, May the love of Family and Friends carry you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Diana Fredricks
January 29, 2015
Jean and Family, words cannot express the sorrow I feel for all of you and the personal sadness I feel at the loss of a good friend and golf buddy. Memories of him will always be with me.
Cathy Crain
January 29, 2015
I am so sorry to hear of George's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with all of his family. George you always made me smile!
Patti Pfister Shovlin
January 29, 2015
Matthew,Joey,and Patrick, I am so very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a parent. May your memories of the times spent with your dad help you get through these hard times. May he rest in peace.
McCarthy
January 29, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you as you mourn the loss of your loved one. (Psalm 83:18)
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