Walter James Burt

BURT, Walter James Age 87, died on March 18, 2011 at the Radius Health Care Center in Plymouth. He was the devoted husband of Eleanor Frances (Terry) Burt of Plymouth. Born in Lynn, MA on December 2, 1923, he was the beloved son of the late Chesley and Alice (Howell) Burt. He was educated at Memorial High School in Roxbury and he had worked for most of his life as a heavy equipment operator. Mr. Burt moved to Plymouth in 1937, previously residing in Roxbury, Boston. He was past Captain of the Plymouth Call Fire Department. He enjoyed gardening and bird watching as a few of his favorite interests. He was also an avid hunter and sports fisherman and was an antique bottle collection enthusiast. Mr. Burt was a member of the Plymouth Lodge AF & AM Masons, the John Alden Sportsman's Club and the 2nd Church of Plymouth at Manomet. Besides leaving his devoted wife, Eleanor, he was the loving father of Alan James Burt of Manomet. He was the beloved brother of John Burt of Colorado Springs, CO, Stephen Burt of Erie, PA, Lillian Blank of Port Charlotte, FL, Barbara LoVerde of Ocean Gate, NJ and the late Harold Burt and Virginia Bowling. He was the cherished grandfather of Richard Alan Burt and Randy James Burt and was great-grandfather of Erin and Kevin Burt. The Funeral will take place on Tuesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Cartmell Funeral Home, 150 Court St., PLYMOUTH, followed by Interment in Manomet Cemetery. Visitation on Monday at the Cartmell Funeral Home from 4 to 7p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the 2nd Church of Plymouth at Manomet, P.O. Box #1754, Manomet, MA 02345. For directions and online guestbook see www.cartmellfuneralhome.com