Manchester, Connecticut
Rev. William L. Burns, 83, of Manchester, died Monday, January 1, 2018 at Manchester Memorial Hospital. Born in Hartford, he was the son of the late James R. and Mary (Lewis) Burns. He was a US Army veteran and was a pharmacist for 26 years. On February 9, 1985, Rev. William Burns was ordained a...
Read MoreFather Burns, I know for sure you are resting in the loving care of our heavenly Father. You are missed and always remembered for your kindness.
Claudia Fleming
June 16, 2018 | Naugatuck, CT
Father Burns,I will always remember you for your compassion, when my sister died and later my husband. When you were pastor of St. Francis of Assisi in Naugatuck,I asked you if you had Scottish blood in you, and you told me your mother came from a town in Scotland, called Greenock. That is the town I was born in so I always felt a connection to you. Rest In Peace dear Father.
Annie Kane
January 13, 2018 | Naugatuck
Father Burns - Your kindness and gentle spirit was an inspiration to me and to thousands. My return to the Catholic Church was largely due to you and I will never forget your welcoming words to me when you heard my first confession in over 40 years. Welcome back. We've been waiting for you! I hope that you aren't going to confess every sin you've committed over the past 40 years!
Though you would be too humble to admit it; I'm certain the the Lord has a very special place for you in...
Joe K
January 13, 2018 | Manchester, CT
Father Burns - You were a wonderful, joyful man. We enjoyed your humor immensely. May you rest in peace. George & Robin Ives
January 08, 2018
I am deeply saddened to hear of Rev. Burns passing, he was such an amazing person, and such an inspiration.
He will be missed.
Kerry Costigan
January 06, 2018 | Manchester, CT
Father Burns was wonderful. I enjoyed his Masses
Maureen Foley-Roy
January 03, 2018 | Manchester, CT
Fr. Burns, I am so sorry that we will not have our appointment to meet tomorrow. I was so touched to see your charity of choice being Guiding Eyes for the Blind. You have no idea how close to your parish this request has touched. God Bless You and may you Rest In Peace. Heidi from BESB
January 03, 2018
Our condolences go out to you ps. 55. 22.
V.
January 03, 2018 | FL
With our deepest sympathy and condolences to Father Burns' relatives , fellow priests, especially the priests of St. James Parish. We were so saddened to hear the news. Rest In Peace Father Burns. You were such a wonderful and compassionate priest.
Sincerely yours,
Richard and Mary Bunnell.
Mary Bunnell
January 03, 2018 | South Windsor, CT
