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Earl Burns Obituary
He was born in New London, NH on November 20, 1921 the son of Johnnie and Mabel C. (Brown) Burns. He worked for the NH Highway Department as a foreman and patrolman from 1946-1982.
Buzzy served in the US Army during WWII as a PFC in the 36th and 84th Infantry in the ETO. He was awarded the Purple Heart, the Good Conduct Medal, the Victory Medal and the European Campaign Ribbon. He was a member of the VFW.
He is predeceased in 2008 by his wife of 68 years, Barbara L. (Sargent) Burns, his daughter, Patricia A. Hand in 2010 and in 2018 by his son, Robert E. Burns. He is survived by his sons and their wives, Arlo G. and Norma Burns of North Sutton, NH and John D. and Becky Burns of New London, NH; his son-in-law, Ronald Hand of Sunapee, NH; his daughter-in-law, Barbara Burns of North Sutton, NH; 8 grandchildren, Joseph, Marshall, Deborah, Brent, Jennie, Jason, Dean, Randall; 12 great grandchildren and cousins.
A graveside service will be held on Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in Old Main Street Cemetery, New London, NH with military honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the NH Veterans Home, 139 Winter Street, Tilton, NH 03276.
To sign an online guestbook please visit www.chadwickfuneralservice.com.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
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5 Entries
Deana Hand
April 19, 2021
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Darlene Riley
November 18, 2019
Earl was one of my favorite residents at the veterans home. He told me allot about his life we had allot of laughs together. He will be missed by all that knew him. Rip Earl now you are with the love of your life your sweet wife. My thoughts and prayers are with Earls family.
Dan Huntley
July 23, 2019
Wonderful to visit and get to know Earl at the Veterans Home. I will miss him! Dan, a volunteer. . .
Roger Dayton
July 12, 2019
Sorry to hear about buzzys passing, Him and his wife was close friends of my parents. condolences to the family. He lived a long life, got to be grateful for that. he will be missed.
Gail Merrill Guernsey
July 12, 2019
Sorry for your loss.
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