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Francis Burns Obituary
ROCHESTER -- Francis M. Burns II, 96, formerly of Hyde Park, Mass., died Nov. 20, 2008.
He was a member of the Boston Marine Society, Master Mates & Pilots' Union and Navy League of the U.S., Portsmouth Chapter.
Family members include his wife, Gertrude (O'Hara) Burns; sons, Francis M. Burns III of Virginia, Richard A. Burns of Derry, and Robert A. Burns of Walpole, Mass.; a daughter, Gertrude MacLeod of Merrimack; a sister, Claire Ough of Florida; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
IN HIS LIFE: Family members also include a son-in-law, Kenneth MacLeod of Merrimack; and daughters-in-law Nancy Burns of Derry and Mary Burns of Walpole, Mass. He was predeceased by two sisters, Margaret Lappen and Marion Burns.
SERVICES: Visiting hours are Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. in Carroll-Thomas Funeral Home, 22 Oak St., Hyde Park, Mass. The funeral is Saturday at 8 a.m. from the funeral home. The funeral Mass is Saturday at 9 a.m. in Most Precious Blood Church.
Memorial donations may be made to The Salvation Army, P.O. Box 1029, Rochester, 03867-1029.
For more information, go to www.thomasfuneralhomes.com.
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John and Janet Loewen
December 1, 2008
We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. We have been away and were unable to attend the services. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Heather Gillis
November 25, 2008
Dear Bob,
Our prayers are with you at this time of tremendous grief and sorrow. We pray that in the future, wonderful memories of your father will overtake the pain of your loss.
"What we once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose,
for all that we love deeply becomes a part of us." (Helen Keller)
With heartfelt sympathy,
Heather Gillis and Family
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