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RICHARD R. BURNS

1932 - 2016

RICHARD BURNS Obituary

BURNS, Richard R. Of Peabody, formerly of Stoneham, Feb. 12. Beloved husband of Virginia A. (Hamilton) Burns. Loving father of Susan G. Marroni of Reading, Michael J. Burns of Melrose, Judith A. Turenne & husband Paul of Lynn, Peter L. Burns & wife Katherine of Wakefield & the late Richard R. Burns, Jr. & his surviving wife Suzanne of Billerica. Brother of the late Russell & William Burns, Rita Saunders & Dorothy Fitzler. Loving "Bumpa" of Lindsey, Jennifer, Kiley, Mia. Felicia, Sam, Lauren, Shauna, Ryan, Ian, Matthew, Molly & Caroline. Great "Bumpa" of Jack, Emma, Avery & Madison. Funeral from the McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home, 322 Main St., STONEHAM, Wednesday at 9 am followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Patrick Church, 71 Central St., Stoneham at 10:00. Visitation for relatives and friends will be held at the Funeral Home Tuesday 4-8pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Mass General Hospital, Parkinson's Research, c/o Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 6232, Boston, MA 02114. For obit/directions/guest book, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2016.

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Bean Family

February 17, 2016

I am so sorry to hear of "Bumpa's" passing. I wish we could have made services. I know how much he loved his family and how much you all loved him. May he rest in peace and hopefully he and Uncle Richie have already played a hockey game. Love to you all,The Bean Family

Robert Moulton

February 16, 2016

My prayers go out to the family at this difficult time. bobby

Donnie Healy

February 15, 2016

I thought I'd post a note to the extended Burns family to let you know what a tremendous influence "coach" had on my years at Stoneham High. I will be extremely grateful for all the guidance & direction he provided... He will surely be missed by all
God Bless

David Brisson

February 14, 2016

I never met Richard, but knew of him- that he was a man of great spirit, vigor and warmth - an inspiration to his family, friends, and the scores of young people he coached. I hope as you grieve you find comfort knowing that he is with you and in you as you are with him....Sincerely,David Brisson

peter laing

February 14, 2016

To all the family and friends of coach Burns, you have my most sincere condolences. He was a great friend , roll model and coach to me , at a time when I most needed a boot in the right direction. In his quiet,caring way ,he was always there to give it to me, and I will always be grateful for his guidance.

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16

Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

McDonald-Finnegan Funeral Home

322 Main Street, Stoneham , MA

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17

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Patrick Church

71 Central Street, Stoneham , MA

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McDonald-Finnegan-Anderson Funeral Home - Stoneham

322 Main Street, Stoneham, MA 02180

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