Charles-Burns-Obituary

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Charles F. Burns

Wallingford, Connecticut

Feb 14, 1936 – Nov 5, 2021 (Age 85)

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BORN
February 14, 1936
DIED
November 5, 2021
AGE
85
LOCATION
Wallingford, Connecticut

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Charles F. Burns, 85, of Wallingford, died Friday, November 5, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at Yale New Haven Hospital.  He was the beloved husband of Margaret (Stevens) Burns and beloved father of Scott and Daniel Burns.

Charlie was born on February 14, 1936 in Detroit, Michigan...

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Marge, Scott, Dan and family - We are so sorry to hear about your loss. Charlie was a wonderful man with a heart of gold. His family always came first and he loved all of you so very much. Through all our years in youth hockey, Charlie was always there for his team, and the league. Whenever hockey comes up in our conversations, Charlie is the coach that we all remember and love. Our prayers are with all of you during this very difficult time.

Long before "high fives" you'd get the Charlie Burns "hockey shoulder bump". It was Charlies way of honoring you that you were one of his teammates. I knew Charlie in his second career, which in my mind which was just as filled with achievements as the ones he had on the ice. As a supervisor at Sikorsky he had the responsibility to make sure the many workers had everything they needed to machine and assemble the aircraft. Everyone knew Charlie, a true gentleman, who always spoke kindly of...

Dear Marge, Scott and Danny, Every time I see a Christmas tree, I think of your family, and the way you had a decorated tree in every room for Christmas. That is just one of the many wonderful memories I will always have when I think of Charlie, and our days together as members of the hockey family. He had a passion for life, and it was infectious. He was a wonderful mentor to the youth, both on and off of the ice. We were all so blessed to have known him. He left a piece of himself with...

Sorry to hear of Charlie's passing. I worked at Sikorsky Aircraft and knew Charlie when he ran the Main Crib. He was a great guy, always had a smile, and always helpful. My condolences to his family. My he rest in peace.

There is not a Negative word to say about Charlie Burns! A great man! Sorry for your loss Marge and Family! Thoughts and Prayers are with you all! Love, Rho

Our deepest condolences to the family. Many good memories were made. May Charlies memory live on through all of you. Sending hugs.

Marge and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Charlie was a wonderful man who was always so kind and respectful. What a class act. I'm grateful for all the times I was in his company. We will miss him but will always have a smile on our face when we think of him and all the fun memories of our HIMA family get togethers at your house. Lots of love and prayers your way.

My deepest condolence to the entire Burns family. I watch Charlie play in the Cow Palace. Always a true gentleman to fans, the visiting team, and above all his team. Another great person has gone from our mist. Rest in peace.