In Memoriam
William A. Burns
Born: Jan. 24, 1940
Departed: April 13, 2008 in in Newburyport, MA.
NEWBURY — William A. Burns, 68, of Newbury, died early Sunday morning, April 13, 2008 at the Brigham Manor Nursing Facility in Newburyport. He was the husband of Susan (Cohen) Burns.
Mr. Burns was born Jan. 24, 1940, son of the late Arnold W. and Blanche (Kaulback) Burns.
Mr. Burns was a member of the American Society of Dowsers. He was a farmer on the family farm in Newbury. He also established his own recycling company; and he was the owner of Burns Construction Company. He served a term as the Newbury Highway Superintendent.
Mr. Burns retired as a teamster truck driver for Glen-Mor. He enjoyed entering the tractor pulls at the Topsfield Fair. Mr. Burns also had a house in Walden, Vt., where he enjoyed vacations with his family. He loved traveling to special places.
In addition to his wife, Susan, he is survived by four sons, William A. Burns of Newbury, James A. Burns of Manchester, N.H., David A. Burns of Newbury and Jon A. Burns of Newbury; a brother, Robert Burns of Newbury; and a grandson, Jon Burns of Newton, N.H. Mr. Burns was also predeceased by his first wife, Sylvia (McCarthy) Burns.
ARRANGEMENTS: Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 a.m. in the F.S. Roberts and Son Funeral Home, 14 Independent St., Rowley. Burial will be in Newbury Neck Cemetery. A period of visitation will be Tuesday evening 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. For information, directions or to send condolences , please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com.