William L. Burns

Great man who drove me home after bball practice daily. Loved his stories and mentorship. A real hero thank you

to the Burns family-Im really sorry about your loss. i didn't know him personally but his son is my teacher and my prayers are with him..God bless

My deepest condolences to the Burns family. I got to know Bill during my time in Lowell as editor of The Sun, and I found him to be wonderfully gifted educator and a quick wit. Bill had the respect of students and faculty alike. A tremendous family man who will be deeply missed by the school community.
Kevin Keane

Although I am more than a decade younger than Coach Burns, my memories of him go back to the late 60's when he played basketball in the Lowell Recreation Dept. men's league run by my father(Jack Campbell). One night at O'Donnell park, I fell and banged my head in the old bathrooms. It was coach Burns who came over with a bag of ice from his team, for my head. I was only about 9 yrs. old then. From then on I would say hi and he would always stop and talk with me. Both my father and oldest...

To the Burns Family: I was unable to say Goodbye so I am grateful for this chance to say thank you.The influence of educators like Mr. Burns can be absolutely profound. I was a 1986 graduate of the Marketing Education shop at Greater Lowell. Bill was then "Cluster Chairperson." I later took classes with him through Fitchburg state and wish I could tell him I finally completed my teaching certificate. I am blessed to have had such amazing mentors in my life. May I bring to the profession the...

To the entire Burns Family. We would like to give our condolences for a wonderful man. Working at the Voke allowed us to get to know Mr. Burns well. The Driscoll Family

To the Burns family my wife(Sue Kew Tousignant) express condolences to your loss. I attended Keith with Bill and also worked on the recreation department with him. I always admired his intellegence,athleticism and most of all his character. Often I would run into him in the Belvidere area. In an age where parents and children are seeking true role models Bill was a front-runner for excellence. Again deepest sympathies from my wife and I. Respectfully Dave and Sue Tousignant

To The Burns Family-
I worked with Mr. Burns at G.L.T.H.S. I always admired his great sense of humor. I hope you are able to find some comfort in fond memories. My thoughts are with you.

My deepest sympathy to the entire Burns Family. He was a great role model for all of us that went to Gr. Lowell Voke. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of need.