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Walter Burns Obituary
Walter S. Burns, age 91, a resident of Lowell and husband of the late Jeannette Y. (Barry) Burns died in Lowell on December 11, 2018. Relatives and friends will be received at the TYNGSBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME, 4 Cassaway Dr., Tyngsborough on FRIDAY MORNING from 9:30 to 11 a.m. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated immediately following at 12 noon in the Parish of Saint Rita, 158 Mammoth Road, Lowell. Burial with Military Honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Chelmsford. Those wishing may make a memorial donation to the St Vincent de Paul Society, St. Rita Conference, P.O. Box 914, Lowell, MA 01853. For online condolences and or directions please visit tyngsboroughfuneralhome.com.
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AL Desmarais
December 14, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
December 14, 2018
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
December 13, 2018
My deepest condolences . I remember seeing Wally when I stopped by City Hall and when he'd stop by to visit my great-grandparents . He was always happy . Jim McNally
December 13, 2018
So sorry to hear of Wally's passing. I remember him from my early childhood. Rest in peace. Sis (McNally) Courtenay
December 12, 2018
Thank you for your service Rest in peace
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