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Lawrence Burns Obituary
BURNS, Lawrence "Larry" Lawrence "Larry" Burns, 62, owner of Lighthouse Cleaners of Old Saybrook passed away Monday, (February 5, 2007). He was born on October 15, 1944 in New York City to the late John E. Jr. and Evelyn (Cole) Burns. Larry is survived by his wife, Susan Burns, his daughter Tracy Burns and his grandson Kyle. Larry is also survived by his brother, John E. Burns III, his nephew, John E. Burns IV and his niece, Meredith Burns. A celebration of Larry's life will be held at Swan Funeral Home, 825 Boston Post Rd., Old Saybrook on Friday February 9, from 5-7 p.m. Due to his great admiration for the uniform services donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Old Saybrook Police Department, 225 Main Street Old Saybrook, CT 06475; the Old Saybrook Fire Department 310 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475 Attn: Ed Yeager, Treasurer or to the Old Saybrook EMS 316 Main Street, Old Saybrook, CT 06475.
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Rob Lanouette
February 12, 2007
Sue and Tracy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheryl Wilcox
February 11, 2007
Sue and Tracey
I just heard the news today from "mama". I am so sorry for your loss, he was a wonderful man. Sue please call me when things quiet down so we can talk.
My prayers are with you.
Pam and Steve Embry
February 10, 2007
We are very sorry for your loss. We will miss him warmth and humor.
Mike Ahern
February 8, 2007
Sue, Tracy, and Kyle,
We are so sorry for your loss and we'll kepp you all in our prayers.
The Ahern Family
Christine Gallagher
February 8, 2007
Dear Sue and Tracy,
My deepest sympathy for your loss.
Christina Ferraiolo
February 7, 2007
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Maryann Wilson
February 7, 2007
My sincere sympathy
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