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Brian Burbine Obituary

Brian J. Burbine, 56, a lifelong Wakefield resident died on Saturday, October 25, 2014 in Reading. Born in Melrose on June 23, 1958, he was the son of the late Daniel H. and Lillian (Doucette) Burbine. Brian was a graduate of Wakefield High School, Class of 1977. He loved Rock-n-Roll music of all kinds. Brian had most recently worked at Linens & Things in Reading in the Shipping & Receiving Department. He also enjoyed making greeting cards and was a cat lover. Brian is survived by his sister Patricia Liessner and her husband Christopher of Georgetown, his niece Sarah Nickerson and her husband Michael of Londonderry, NH, his nephew Daniel Harrison and his companion Josceline Dupuis of Wakefield, and his very dear friend Barbara Twombly of Reading. He was predeceased by his brother John Burbine. A funeral service will be held at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave, Wakefield on Thursday at 11am. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8pm. Interment will be private.

Published by The Georgetown Record from Oct. 28 to Nov. 3, 2014.
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Hard to believe you've been gone 7 years Brian ! Think of you, and miss you, often ! Love, Rob

Rob Muse

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October 24, 2021

I'm very sorry for your loss. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hands. May God continue to comfort your family (Psalm 9:9,10).

November 12, 2014

Brian,

Your smile always lit up a room. Your innocence and great disposition will stay with me always...

With much love,
Jane (Brissette) Doucette

October 27, 2014

Paul Robinson

October 27, 2014

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

- The Robinson Family (Susan, John, and Paul)

Paul Robinson

October 27, 2014

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