Steven E. Burns

Steven E. Burns obituary, Weymouth, MA

Steven E. Burns

Steven Burns Obituary

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Steven E. Burns of Holbrook MA, died suddenly on July 30, 2024 at the age of 63. 

Devoted husband of Donna M. Pasquale-Burns; Daddy to his two beloved dogs, Silver and the late Silas; Loving father of Amanda Rose and her wife Sarah of North Reading; Connor Burns of Colorado, Zachary Burns of Weymouth, and Dylan Burns and his partner Natalie Chabot of Weymouth; Grandfather of Lachlan and Callum Burns of Colorado;

Son of the late Ernest and Jane Burns;

Brother of Karen Burns, Robin Doran, Susan Daub and the late Alan Burns;

Son-in-law of Lorraine Lonardelli; brother-in-law of Michael Lonardelli;

Uncle of Sarah Canning, Alison Ginnetty, Hilary Doran, Annie Stj Ufnal and the late Brandon Burns;

Cousin and friend to many.

Steve was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed spending time with family and friends, hunting, fishing, boating, or just admiring nature. He spent his entire forty plus year career at Arborway Tree Care as a Certified Arborist, a "Tree Doctor" he would say.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Steve to the Franklin Park Zoo and Stone Zoo (one of his favorite accounts) for use in tree care.

Please send to: “In Memory of Steve Burns”, Development Office, Zoo New England, One Franklin Park Road, Boston, MA 02121

Services are private at the request of the deceased.

Steve was Loved by all, Forgotten by none!

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

McDonald Keohane Funeral Home - South

809 Main Street, South Weymouth, MA 02190

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