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James "Jim" Burris

1939 - 2015 ANNA, TEXAS James "Jim" G. Burris passed away June 3, 2015 due to congestive heart failure. He was born in Adams, MA on August 25, 1939, to the late Raymond and Helen Bourquin Burris. Jim attended schools in Cheshire and Adams, MA. He served his country proudly as a Veteran of the United States Navy from 1956 to 1960 in several positions, his favorite being the U.S.S. Forrestall. Jim worked as a heavy equipment operator in Massachusetts where he was a member of I.U.O.E. Local 98. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for Austin Paving in Texas. Jim was an avid reader, loved the beach and traveling the United States. He took advantage of every port the Forrestall travelled to, which included, France, Greece and Italy. Jim will be greatly missed by his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Ann of Anna, TX; son, James Patrick of Durango, CO; daughter, Cheryl Ann Thomas of Gunter, TX; grandsons, Preston, Coby, James and Bryce; great-granddaughters, Anna and Odette; grandniece, Riley; brother, Gary and his wife, Judy of Dalton; sisters, Ginger and her husband, Francis of Feeding Hills, MA and Nancy Rice and her husband, Arthur of New Bloomfield, MO; many nieces, nephews and cousins. SERVICES: A private memorial service has been set. At a later date, a private graveside service will be held at Cheshire Cemetery on West Mountain Road in Cheshire, where Jim grew up and will be brought home to rest. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit : www.tjmfuneral.com

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Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Jun. 10, 2015.

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Ann Burris

June 4, 2020

It has been five years since you passed. A day doesnt go by that I dont think of you. When I am out driving and I see an older car from our younger days, I think Jim would love that car. When I come across a photo or an old video, I wish I could go back to that time. If I had known that was our last day together, I would have said so much more to you. It was supposed to be just another day. Thank you for loving me and taking care of me for all those years. I know I will see your smiling face again. Until then, you are forever in my heart.

Ellen Wohrle

February 16, 2016

Dear Ann, Cheryl, Jimmy & Family
I am so sorry for your loss. I just heard today. My heart hurts for you all. All my memories of growing up thru the years with your family are the best ever. I have tried many times to reach you but cannot. Please call. Love you all.

The Donald Kruszyna Family

July 6, 2015

Dear Burris Family:
Our Deepest Sympathy for your Loss.

Dolores Swistak-Farrar

June 11, 2015

Anna Mae,
Sorry to hear of Jimmy's passing. My sympathy to all the family.

Dolores (Swistak) Farrar

June 10, 2015

Norman just read of Jimmy's passing today...we are so sorry for your loss...please let us know when the service will be in Cheshire...sending prayers your way.

June 10, 2015

TO Ann and family,
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time. Jim will be missed. Had many happy times camping around Texas over the years. Many good times at home in Cheshire, too. So Sorry, Dot and Jerry.

June 10, 2015

Dear Ann;(Anna Mae?)
I am sorry for your loss of Jimmy. 55 years is wonderful; you almost made it. (My parents would have had 78 yrs. today.) I went to Cheshire school with the Burris kids who along with Norman and RuthAnn and Charlie were known as the "West Mountain" kids.
May God bless you and your family and of course, Jimmy.

Love
Kathy Gwozdz-Hartwig

Ann Burris

June 10, 2015

We didn't quite make 55 years. I am lighting a candle for you today on our anniversary. I love you and miss you.

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