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WALTER JOSEPH BURNS
On February 17, 2015, Walter Joseph Burns, 88, for 60 wonderful years the beloved husband of Rachael F. Burns (nee Fuery); devoted father of Catherine A. Cullen and husband John, Stephen Burns and wife Jackie, Sean Burns and wife Maryanne, and Kevin Burns and wife Mary. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Family and friends are invited to call at the Witzke Funeral Homes Inc., 5555 Twin Knolls Rd., Columbia, MD 21045 on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Louis Catholic Church, 12500 Route 108 Clarksville, MD 21029. Interment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Silver Spring, MD. Online memorial may be made at www.witzkefuneralhomes .
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John Burns
March 1, 2015
My dear Cathy,
I am sorry to hear that your dear father has passed away. My heart goes out to you and your family. Please let me know if there is anything that I can do for you.
February 22, 2015
He was a wonderful neighbor to us on Chilham Place and we have missed him since they moved. Rest in Peace Mr. Burns! Mike and Angela Mussio
Michele G
February 21, 2015
To the Burns Family, You have my sincere sympathy in the passing of Mr. Burns. The death of those dear to us is never easy. Please know that the God of Comfort will comfort you in this time of sorrow. Draw close to him and he will draw close to you. May the love of God, family and friends sustain you during this difficult time.
February 21, 2015
I have many wonderful and funny memories of Uncle Walter. One of my favorite memories is how he loved to dance...and he could dance! I always had a great dancing partner at family weddings. I will miss your smile, Uncle Walter. God bless your family.
With love, Sharron
February 20, 2015
Dear Cathy, I am so sorry for the loss of your Dad. I did see him about a week before he passed. We continued our conversations that we had started in the past. He was struggling but willing to chat. I learned so much from him in the short time I was visiting him at Sunrise. What a special man.
Karen - Gilchrist Volunteer
February 20, 2015
Holding you in our hearts until we can hold you in our arms. Walter was such a fun-loving guy. We know he will be missed dearly by all of you. We will see you Sunday. God's peace, Bob, Peggy, Katie & Eric Johnson
William Kane
February 20, 2015
Walt was my first friend when we lived across the street from each other on Oneida Place in Washington. We were close during Gonzaga and Georgetown, He was the handsomest usher in my wedding to Anna Marie Donohue in 1950. She died in 2012. My sincere condolences to Rachel and to his family. He was a good man in every way. Bill.
(William A. Kane, Jr.)
Lisa Turnbough
February 20, 2015
Thinking of you all at this sad time when we must say goodbye for now to dear Walt. Love and Prayers, Rod and Lisa
Markus
February 20, 2015
I'm very sorry for the loss, my sincere condolences and prayers to the Burns family. I did not personally know mr. Walter, but I can tell he was a great person and will be dearly missed. May you all find comfort in knowing that God is never the cause of such tragedies, but holds a firm memory of those we love and care for.
February 20, 2015
I always remember Uncle Walter with a gentle smile and a quick laugh. May God be with Aunt Rae and their children in this difficult time.
Kent & Liz (Burns) Hunter
Maureen Cusic
February 20, 2015
Uncle Walter was a warm and loving man. I am so sorry for your loss. Now the Burns brothers are together again. Much love
February 20, 2015
Dear Cathy and John,
I am so sorry to hear of yourloss. Walter was such a nice kind and gentle man. He is remembered with many fond memories from our family gatherings. I hope that you and your brothers as well as Rae are doing well at this time.
Much love,
Vince Cullen
Kate Cullen
February 20, 2015
Dear Cathy and John, I am so sorry for your loss of such a wonderful dad and father-in-law. Walt was a great man, and I know all of your family will miss him. I hope you and Rae are bearing up during this difficult time.
February 20, 2015
Now you are with Father, Francis, and Joe!
Best of Love always,
Edward R. Burns
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