William F. Burns, Jr.
June 2, 1937 — March 8, 2022
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William F. Burns, Jr.
Born in Melrose on June 2, 1937, Bill is the son of the late William and Rhoda (Hislop) Burns, Sr.He grew up in Melrose graduating from Melrose High School in 1955.He enlisted in the United States Navy and was Honorably Discharged after four years of service.
After his time in the Navy, Bill joined the Melrose Fire Department.Unfortunately, in those days, one couldn't have corrective lenses, so when he had to get glasses, he had to leave the department.He loved the fire department and maintained a close relationship with his friends there.Bill then went to work for the US Postal Service and retired after twenty-five years.
Bill was a quiet person who enjoyed reading, keeping up with his friends, and spending time with his cousin Mary Ellen and her family.He was also a member of The Box 52 Association.
Bill's kindness and dry sense of humor will be missed.
Bill was the loving cousin of Mary Ellen Faulconer and her late husband Herbert of Melrose.He is also survived by Mary Ellen's children; Herb Faulconer and his wife Debra of Nashua NH, Kathy Connolly and her husband Larry of Tewksbury, and Robert Faulconer and his wife Alison of Groton, and their children and grandchild.
Relatives & friends are kindly invited to gather during a visiting hour at Robinson Funeral Home, 809 Main St., Melrose on Saturday, March 12 from 9-10am, and for his Funeral Service celebrated at 10am.Interment at Wyoming Cemetery, Melrose.
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Saturday, March 12, 2022
9:00 - 10:00 am
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Saturday, March 12, 2022
Starts at 10:00 am
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