John Francis Burns Obituary

John Francis Burns attended Bourne High School in Bourne, MA. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about John Francis Burns.

Graduation Year	Class of 1943
Date of Passing	Mar 25, 2013
About	In Memory of John Francis Burns September 10, 1925 - March 25, 2013 Obituary John Francis Burns, a lifelong resident of Buzzards Bay MA, died Monday, March 25, 2013. John was born on September 10, 1925, in Bourne MA. Educated in the Bourne School system, he also attended the Industrial Technical School in Boston. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, John served on the U.S.S. Admiral W.S. Benson during W.W.II. Upon his honorable discharge from the Navy, John worked for the U.S. Postal service, as the first walking carrier in the Buzzards Bay area. John matriculated next to the Coca-Cola Bottling Co. of Cape Cod where he was a dedicated employee for 42 years. He was also a member of the Bourne Planning Board. A lifetime professional musician, John was a member of many area bands, preformed with the U.S. Navy band and taught many local youths the guitar. Upon his retirement from Coca-Cola, John took up painting and enjoyed many hours with his brushes. A hard-working and kind family man, he cherished time spent with his 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. Visiting hours were held at the Nickerson Bourne Funeral Home, 40 MacArthur Boulevard, Bourne MA. A Memorial Service was held at the funeral home on Saturday, March 30, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. with burial at St. Peter's Cemetery in Sandwich MA. Donations may be made to the American Heart Association .