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Maurice Burns, Sr. Obituary
Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late John J., Sr. and Blanche Burns.
Maurice worked as a Machine Operator for the Plate Shop at Electric Boat in Groton for many years. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, he also was a member of the Harley P. Chase Post No. 1265 and a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church. Maurice was a valued and respected 40 year co-worker and friend at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home.
In addition to his wife, he leaves four children, Maurice J., Jr. and his wife Diane Burns of Warwick, and Robert F. and his wife Cookie Burns, Julie M. Burns and Linda M. Burns, all of Westerly; two brothers, Michael Burns of Westerly and David Burns of Melbourne, FL; and a sister Helen King of Westerly. Maurice will also be dearly missed by his three grandchildren, Kelly Martin, Danielle Burns and Robert Burns, Jr.; two great grandchildren, Brian and Jayson D'Agostino; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, John J., Jr., Thomas J., Francis and Joseph Burns; as well as two sisters, Jean Choquette and Margaret Giudice.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, from 5-7 p.m., at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Michael & Ann Marie Lembo
May 17, 2017
We are so sorry to hear of Maurice's passing. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We hope to see you when we return to Westerly in June.
May 10, 2017
I cannot imagine the pain you are feeling. I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure there are many great memories you have that can bring a smile to your face and heart. Keep remembering those times. May the "Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our father who loved us give you comfort and comfort your hearts and make you firm. (2 Thessalonians 2:16,17)
Carol Burdick
May 4, 2017
I remember Maurice and Pat from White Rock. The old gang is getting smaller each year. Burns,Lynch's and many more all very nice families and in White Rock everybody knows your name. Very close friends and families the older group would watch out for the younger ones that's how it should be today. God will watch over Pat and their family and friends.
Everyday is a Gift. God doesn't give us what we can handle; God helps us handle what we are given. Pat and family remember the good times and the memories will never leave you. God Bless the Burns family.
Always a friend
Carol
Frank & Mary Bliven
May 3, 2017
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Janice Buck
May 3, 2017
Dear family,
So saddened by the loss of your dad. What a nice man! I am so glad to have gotten to know him and the whole family during his stay at Apple Rehab. Stay well and be good to each other. With love, Janice Buck ,cook at Apple Rehab
KELLEY
May 3, 2017
MAY THE THOUGHT OF KNOWING THAT FAMILY AND FRIENDS SHARE IN YOUR GRIEF BRING THE FAMILY A MEASURE OF COMFORT.PLEASE READ PROV 17:17
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