Stephen-Burton-Obituary

Stephen J. Burton

Medford, Somerville, Massachusetts

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Of Medford, MA, June 4, 2006 at age 54 of kidney cancer. Survived by loving companion Nancy Given, parents Elaine & Gordon Burton of Nashua, NH and sister Susan (Bradley) Wright of Dunstable, MA. Steve was an accomplished and passionate runner and coach. A full obituary/appreciation can be...

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Always in my thoughts and dreams.

You are not forgotten Steve !

So sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was an enjoyable guy to work with. Had his head screwed on straight, also.

The very first time I spoke to Steve, in the Rounder warehouse in 1985, I knew this was a guy I wanted as a friend. We shared a passion for blues, deep soul, vintage country and roots music, and though our attempt in the 90's to launch a record label, 5 Star Records, was unsuccessful, we had memorable trips to Austin's South By Southwest Music Convention.

1986 was the last year of a Celtics NBA Championship and Steve was one of the few fellows at Rounder who cared about...

Oh Nancy,
We are shocked and deeply saddened to learn of Steve's passing. We weren't aware of his illness. Words are difficult. He was a very nice man. We will surely miss him.

Steve was a straight ahead guy who I'll always remember for his forthrightness and integrity. The world would be better if there were more people like him around. I will miss him.