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Paul Burns Obituary
86, of Massillon, passed away on Aug. 28, 2020. He was born on Jan. 22, 1934 in Blithe, Calif., to the late Calvin and Nettie (Meeker) Burns. He proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Before settling in Ohio, Paul was an officer with the NYPD. He continued his law enforcement career once in Massillon and worked full time at Indian River Juvenile Correctional Facility as well as part time at Perry Township Police Department. His service with law enforcement lasted over 40 years before his retirement. Paul was a very loving and proud father and grandfather. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were his pride and joy and most of their life's greatest moments included him. He loved taking them out to eat or attending their band practices since he was an avid and dedicated supporter of the Massillon Band.
Paul will be deeply missed by his son, Anthony (Kristi) Burns and daughters, Veronica Burns and Denise (Gary) Combs; grandchildren, Summer (Brad) Burns-Allen, Alexis (Michael) Freeman and Raven Burns; numerous great-grandchildren including Aonya Burns, RaeLa Burns, Mykal Burns, Nyasa Allen and Annika Allens; and his sister, Drusilla Burns-Hemmers, as well as many other grandchildren and great-grandchildren who he loved just as much. In addition to his parents, Paul was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ila Burns; a step son, Albert Barney Robinson and step daughter-in-law, Viola Robinson.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 4th from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. and burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery in Massillon.
Paquelet Funeral Home
330-833-3222
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Memories and Condolences
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3 Entries
Pete Kazakis
September 1, 2020
Semper Fi Brother !
August 31, 2020
Semper Fi Marine, Rip.
Jennifer Crawford
August 31, 2020
First off I would like to say his family are in my thoughts and prayers. I'll never forget the first day I met Paul Paul is was the most sweetest and understanding man . The first day we met paul paul and I had formed a very strong bond then he got moved to a diff hall every night he would ask if I was working and if they said yes he would have someone to come get me to help put him to bed I promised him anytime he would ask for me I would come without hesitation . Sometimes the girls would tell him I was very busy but paul paul would tell them to go get jenn she said she would come for me so they did . He trusted me so very much . I respected paul paul so very much and to what I was asked of ... paul paul and I had the mote us respect for one another and I am very grateful that I got the pleasure to meet him and take care of him and be in his life .. I'm very grateful I got to meet his family as well . RIP paul paul you are in my thoughts and prayers and heart for you will be missed by many and especially me ... god bless
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Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646
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Paquelet and Paquelet & Arnold-Lynch Funeral Homes1100 Wales Rd NE, Massillon, OH 44646
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