Name: Visitation for ROBERT J. "BOB" BURNS
Start: 2022-01-07T20:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-07T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Bedford Funeral Home - Bedford

BURNS, Robert J. "Bob" Of Lexington, formerly of Bedford, died December 29, 2021. Survived by his wife, Lynn; his son, Steven and wife Roberta of Hampton, NH; his daughter, Susan Turner and husband Will and their daughters, Sydney and Kate of Newburyport; stepson, Ken Jones and wife Jacqueline and their children, Gabriel and Elizabeth of Travis AFB CA, and stepson, Charles Jones and his wife Kathryn and their children, Charlotte and Cullan of Waltham. He is also survived by his brother, Jimmy and wife Margy of Yarmouth Port; his brother John and wife Carol of Milton GA; and his sister-in-law, Dori of Chelmsford, as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister, Marie and her husband John Brogan as well as his brother William. Visitation will be held at Bedford Funeral Home, 167 Great Rd., BEDFORD, on Friday, January 7, 2022 from 3:00-6:00 PM. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at St. Michael Church, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford, at 10:00 AM. Masks required for all events. For a livestream of the Mass: https://my.gather.app/remember/robert-bob-burns Interment at Westview Cemetery, Lexington. With deepest regret, in this time of COVID, Bob's family will not be hosting a gathering following the Interment. It will be held at a future time. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to St. Michael Parish, 90 Concord Rd., Bedford MA 01730. For obituary, visit www.bedfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 31, 2021 to Jan. 2, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for ROBERT BURNS

12 Entries

Bill Linnehan

January 22, 2022

My deepest condolences to Lynn and family in your loss. I served as a member of the choir with Bob who was always a gentleman and very friendly. He will be missed. God bless.

Bruce Beighley

January 8, 2022

Bob was my first supervisor at Lincoln Laboratory. He became my friend and sometimes mentor for 22 years. He was a fine man, and he will definitely be missed.

Tim & Rose Kilzer

January 8, 2022

While we only met Bob on a few occasions, he obviously had a profound impact on Rosemary and my life, having been a wonderful stepfather to our son-in-law Ken. He was the sweetest of souls, and led a life very well lived. Quiet but a great sense of humor. I know he'll be missed by everyone, including us. Well done, Bob. Our love and prayers as you join your new and eternal life. Our love and condolences to his entire family. Tim

Ed Kuczynski

January 8, 2022

I first met Bob working at Lincoln Lab down at Pax River Naval air base in 2008 for a flight demo. As years went by we worked together off and on. It was always great working with Bob. He was very knowledgable and generous with his knowledge. I still remember the note he put up on the exit to a door in the hangar. "Do well in the world, but more importantly DO GOOD". This reflected his whole life. He was a fixture and a legend at Lincoln. The people he worked with had nothing but good words about him. It was amazing that at his age he was speeding up the 9 flights of stairs to the crows nest, faster than some in their 40s. Later with COVID, I went to St. Michaels where I met Bob at Mass this last couple years. You could tell he had deep faith and was involved with the church because alot of people knew him there. Bob, you will be sorely missed. Wish I could have spent a few more decades working with you and talking with you. May you be resting with Christ in heaven.

Caleb Burke

January 7, 2022

Peaceful thoughts and prayers to the Burns family.

Bob and I became close only 4 years ago when I started working with him. As we walked the hangar floor and Pylon A, he would test me on wave-guide flange sizes and associated frequencies to make sure "I knew my stuff".
After a time word got back to me that Bob had said to my boss, "this kid knows his stuff"...I loved him for that.

I remember being on the hangar floor many times with Bob, as we started our accent up the stairs to the third floor where his office was he would turn to me, speed ahead, give a little chuckle and say "look at this" as he proceeded to jog up the numerous stairs all the way to the third floor. Bob was remarkably committed to his work and he never let life's bumps put out the youthful flame burning in him at all times. Even though I had only known him for 4 years, I feel blessed to have known him and will miss him. Love Caleb

Nancy Mace

January 7, 2022

Susan and Stephen, so very sorry for your loss. Bob was a fabulous father and friend. I always enjoyed his company and quick wit. He will be missed.

Jeff Gottschalk

January 6, 2022

Bob always had a spring in his step and a ready smile/chuckle. I still fondly recall the first time he showed me around the antenna test range of which he was rightly very proud. He clearly enjoyed his work and his co-workers. I learned a lot from Bob and I am a grateful, better person for having known him.

Linda & Frank Weeks

January 6, 2022

Lynn & family-
The world is a darker place because of Bob's passing. His deep caring for his family, church and work made the world a much better place. His wit, contagious laughter and Irish leprechaun spirit lifted us all. We shall dearly miss him.
Our sympathy to you all for such a loss as this.

Bob and Kelli Maynard

January 5, 2022

We are all so much richer to have known and had Bob in our lives for so many years. We’re are blessed. You will be missed Bob Deepest respects for your loss to Lynn , Steve, Bobbi and associated family members

Jay Burns

January 2, 2022

Lynn and family,

Very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Kathleen and Raymond Wolinski

December 31, 2021

Lynn and Family,

Our deepest condolences for the loss of your husband, father, father-in-law, and grandfather. Bob is now with the Angels in heaven and is watching over all of you. As Bob requested, we are praying for his soul. Bob, Rest in Peace.

Raj Viswanathan

December 31, 2021

I can't say enough about my friend "Bobby" whom I knew for close to 20 years working along side him at Lincoln Laboratory. He was a remarkable person. Not only will I miss his presence in this world I will miss our close friendship. I am truly humbled that I got to know the kind and absolutely funny, and I mean absolutely funny Bobby Burns. Just look at that smile in the picture! His vacuum will be felt by many and especially by those who loved him so dearly. I miss him dearly and hope to meet up with again one day so we can discuss gardening and maybe go for a cup of joe and a jelly donut. Love you my friend. Rest in Peace.

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