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Philip Burns Obituary

KITTERY - Philip R. Burns, 90, of Kittery, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, at Portsmouth Regional Hospital following a period of failing health.Born in Portland, Maine, on Jan. 17, 1928, he was the son of Edward and Ethel Burns. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Gail Burns of Kittery; son, Eric and his wife, Diane, of Scarborough; four grandchildren and one great-grandson.He was predeceased by his daughter, Cynthia Coombs.He was a 32nd degree mason and a member of the Deering Lodge. He loved music and played trumpet in several community bands over the years as well as the Commandery Band and as a Shriner playing in the Kora Temple Band in Lewiston.After retiring from Commercial Union Ins. Co. in 1989, he enjoyed life to the fullest, hunting in the Maine woods, boating, travelling with Gail in Africa, the U.K., Europe, Mexico and the U.S.A. Even when Phil was in his late 80s, he and Gail went camping while on their cross-country trips. He enjoyed the outdoors and stayed active throughout most of his life. Services: A visitation at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m., will be held at the York First Parish Church, 180 York St., York, Maine, on Thursday, Dec. 20, 2018. The burial will take place in the spring.Care of Burns family has been entrusted to the J. S. Pelkey Funeral Home.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in his memory to:The Kora ShrineFoundationP.O. Box 457Lewiston, ME 04243

Published by Portland Press Herald/Maine Sunday Telegram on Dec. 18, 2018.
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May Almighty God and your treasured memories comfort you during this sad time. (Psalm 147:3)

December 20, 2018

So very sorry for your loss Gail. We are thinking of you and sending prayers.

Rita Feeney

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December 19, 2018

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December 19, 2018

Gail, so sorry about this news. May you find peace at this time.

Kathy Howard

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December 19, 2018

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December 19, 2018

Gail, thinking of you and sending prayers.

Karen Benoit

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December 19, 2018

Gail, my heart goes out to you, always Debbie Tuttle Oliver

Debbie Oliver

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December 19, 2018

Please accept my condolences.you are not alone during this time of sorrow and pain May God give you.and your family strength and confort.to help you endure this.loss As.you remember your beloved one, the,God of peace in every Way. May you find Strength.From the love, and care That Surrounds you and your family and the confort,in the memories that you shared 2 Thessalonians 2:15,16

December 18, 2018

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