Francis Michael Burns

Francis Burns Obituary

BURNS Francis Michael Burns, 81, died suddenly Saturday, October 13, 2007. A loving father of ten children and a beloved brother, he will be greatly missed by all who knew his gentle ways. He was preceded in death by his parents James A. and Gertrude Burns, a brother Leo T. Burns and two sisters Veronica Burns and Eileen Burns. He is survived by his wife, Mary Colleen Ferguson Burns; two brothers, James A. (Patricia) Burns of Springfield, VA, John E. Burns of Sao Paulo, Brazil; and four sisters, Laurene Burns OSC of Saginaw, MI, Alicia Burns of Chicago, IL, Kathleen Burns McCrossin of Columbus, Camilla Burns SND of Rome, Italy; and his children, Philomena, Cecilia (Craig) Gerdes, Mary (Robert) Tyree, Joseph (Mary), John (Jill) Berlin-Burns, Leo (Elena), Anne Marie (Ed Rollerson), James, Francis (Carolyn) and Gary (Mary Jo). Francis and Colleen have 22 grandchildren and a great-grandson. Francis was born on May 14, 1926, and attended Corpus Christi Elementary School and graduated from Aquinas High School in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during WW II. He owned and operated "Burns Plastering" until he retired in 1986 and continued volunteering his trade skills. He was also active in many social causes and had a particular affection for the poor and disheartened. His motto was "Live simply so others may simply live." Friends received Tuesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. Mass of Christian Burial 11 a.m. Wednesday at Corpus Christi Church, 1111 E. Stewart Ave. Burial St. Joseph Cemetery. Father John Stattmiller, Celebrant. To sign the on-line register, visit www.maederquinttiberi.com. "Sign the online guestbook at www.dispatch.com/obituaries"

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 15 to Oct. 17, 2007.

Memories and Condolences
for Francis Burns

11 Entries

Paul Mraz

October 17, 2007

"Francy" is enshrined in the memory of us Mrazes forever because of those wonderful days of our youth when his sister Louise and he presided over our boisterous play during visits to 1449 Studer Avenue. So many memories. Would that I had kept in touch. But following his life events through others has given me a sense of satisfaction that the lives of good men like Francis have illuminated our corner of this world and we all have benefited from it. Paul Mraz, cousin.

Mary Anderson

October 17, 2007

My Sympathy and Prayers to the Burns Family.
I will miss his smile as I come in Church every Sunday.

chris and susan wolfe

October 17, 2007

Our condolences and prayers are with the Burns family. We will miss his gentle and loving presence in our lives, but want you to know that we are reminded daily of his deep appreciation for the land, and his care for God's creations.

Chris and Susan Wolfe

Patty Ryan

October 17, 2007

I have fond and important memories of the Burns family. You husband, father, brother made a difference and created a significant legacy. May God bless each of you in this time of sorrow.
Patty Ryan (AKA "Miss Ryan" at SJA)

dorothy thomas

October 16, 2007

our thoughts and prayers are with your dear family at this time and always. fond memories do i have of "corpy" and my days there.
bob and dort (zang) thomas

Andrew Wanner

October 16, 2007

Francis Burns was a man of integrity, simplicity and honesty. He loved his Lord Jesus intensely and it showed in all his actions. I remember how kindhearted he was, always greeting me heartily when I came to that home filled with love, herbal cooking smells and lotsa chatter! To Colleen and to all the "kids", you were indeed blessed to have a man as this in your lives. My wife and I send our sincerest condolences to you all, along with our love and prayers.

Jodi Shannon

October 16, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sister Wilma Ross

October 16, 2007

We at Corpus Christi and St. Ladislas Churches wish to express our deepest prayers and sympathy on the death of Francis. He was dealy loved by everyone who met him and his affection for the poor was so pleasing in the eyes of God and all of us. God bless you.

Joe Selegue

October 16, 2007

Our thoughts and Prayers are with the Burns family at this time of loss. At the request of the Aquinas Alumni Association; Holy Mass will be offered for Francis by a Dominican Priest stationed at Providence College in Providence, R.I.
Joe Selegue (Class of 1943)

Kevin Kurgis

October 15, 2007

Never will forget your support and kindness.....Kevin Kurgis

Bridget Pesicek

October 15, 2007

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Love,
Todd, Bridget (Monica's daughter) and Brandon Pesicek

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