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Francis Burns Obituary
Frank was born April 4, 1926, in Covington, Kentucky, a son of the late William Michael and Helen Henning Burns. He was a loving and dedicated father and husband. He spent many years as the primary caregiver for his wife, Marilyn, during her battle with Alzheimer's before her death in 2006.
He attended Western Kentucky and John Carroll Universities and held a Masters Degree in Psychology. Frank began his career as an English teacher at several high schools in the Cleveland area. He held school psychologist positions for the Guernsey County Schools, Cambridge City Schools, and Zanesville City Schools from which he retired.
He was a World War II combat veteran in the 96th infantry division.
He married the late Marilyn Ann O'Haire Burns on June 22, 1957.
He is survived by his daughters, Maureen (Todd) Bates, Cambridge, Peggy Burns, Richmond, VT, Kathleen (Bobby) Williams, Washington Court House; sons, Francis X. Burns Jr., Zhoukou City, Peoples Republic of China, William (Amy) Burns, Watervillle; grandchildren, Bridget (Aaron) Todd, Dan (Terri) Sestina, Sean (Tanae) Sestina, Caitlin Bates, Laura Bates, Devin Lefebvre, Ryan McConahy, Brooke McConahy, Braeden Burns, and Derek Burns; great grandchildren, Evy Todd, Evan Todd, Shea Sestina, and Tyler Oliver; sisters, Angela (James) Corey, Florissant, Mo., and Patricia (Bernard) Peroz, Burnsville, Mn.; and brother, William (Mary Lou) Burns, Akron.
He was preceded in death by four brothers; and two sisters.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 13, from 5-8 p.m. at the Mock-Miller Funeral Home, 63 West Main Street, New Concord. Christian Wake Service will be held at 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 14, at the St. Benedict's Catholic Church, Cambridge with Reverand Father Robert Borer as celebrant. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Dunn Funeral Home, Bowling Green is assisting the family. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.dunnfuneralhome.com.
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