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for William Burns
Victor young
March 11, 2025
Great man who drove me home after bball practice daily. Loved his stories and mentorship. A real hero thank you
April 8, 2005
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
Kevin Keane
April 1, 2005
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
Michael Campbell
March 31, 2005
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 brother(Jack) knew Bill well, as they were both Keith grads and former college athletes. My brother Jack was a couple of years behind him at Keith. I remember Bill when he was a park instructor at Father Maguire Park in Pawtucketville where he worked with all us every day for a summer. He later coached JV Baseball at Lowell High during my sophmore year. Bill had the rare ability to be a great coach, as well as your friend, and always had a tremendous sense of humor. He also made you feel like what you had to say was the most important thing in the world. I truly believe it was important to him. Although I had not seen Bill in years, I will always appreciate what he did for so many kids in the Greater Lowell area, as their coach, friend, advisor and role model.
He will be missed. I will always appreciate my good fortune of having known him.
My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Time and great memories
will help you through difficult times.
God Bless,
Mike Campbell
Andrea Prestia-Deane
March 30, 2005
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 caring, dignity and love that you did! Thank you sir.
Driscoll
March 30, 2005
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
Dave Tousignant
March 30, 2005
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
Kathleen Gordon
March 29, 2005
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.
Joann Pickard (Hurley)
March 29, 2005
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.
lauralee hudson
March 28, 2005
TO THE BURNS FAMILY I WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY CONDOLENCES IN THE LOSS OF YOUR HUSBAND/FATHER.HE WAS A WONDERFUL TEACHER.
James
March 28, 2005
Mr. Burns was a good person. He also like to joke around with you. I graducated in 2003 at Greater Lowell Tech and I know him personally. He was a great person.
Sorry for your loss.
James
Peter Broderick
March 28, 2005
To The Burns Family:
Please accept my sincere condolences. It has been many years since I have seen Bill, but I will never forget him. He was my coach and friend at Keith Academy. We all looked up to him as a great player, coach, and person. He was extremely good to me and I will never forget it. He was a complete person and a complete class act. My thoughts are with you.
Peter Broderick
PHS Athletic Department
March 28, 2005
Coach Burns,
The Pelham High School Athletic Department would like to extend our deepest sympathys to you and your familly on the loss of your father.
Ken Hall
March 28, 2005
Dear Bobbi,
Although decades have passed since Keith Academy and Lowell State there are snapshot memories of Bill that will live on in my mind forever. Some are athletic moments on the basketball court. Some are humorous moments in the cafe, the Worthen, Salisbury Beach, and the Frat House. Intellectual moments in classes, and conversations. It was his mind that impressed me more than anything else. Bill always had a way to verbally put things into the proper perspective when others were struggling to find the answer. My condolences to you, your children, and your grandchildren.
Ken Hall
Philip&Lynne Scannell
March 28, 2005
Always a gentleman and great athlete,Thoughts and prayers
Ric Prescott
March 27, 2005
Dear Bobbi, my sincerest condolences to you and your family,I'm so sorry. Billy always had a special place in my memories. Those years at KA and LSC will always be cherished because of the people like Billy. I will be down for the services.
Sincerely,
Ric Prescott
Ralph Bennett
March 27, 2005
Bobbie and family,
I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to you and your family. Billy was a special individual who played an important part in the early years of my life. Although much time has passed since those days at State, his impact on others remains as vivid and remarkable today. The remembrances still remain as though it was yesterday.
Ralph Bennett
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