TAUNTON – George S. Burns, husband of Wendy J. (Mello) Burns of Taunton, died at Morton Hospital & Medical Center on July 27, 2012.
He was 67.
Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (Pierce) Burns.
Educated in Boston schools, he moved to the Taunton area seventeen years ago.
Mr. Burns worked as a self-employed painter/contractor for many years, before retiring several years ago.
He was a member of the former Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2503 of Middleboro.
In addition to his wife, he leaves four sons, George Burns, Jr. of Fall River, Arthur Burns of Worcester, and Michael and Christopher Burns, both of Taunton; two daughters, Margaret Burns of Fall River and Brittany Burns of Taunton; a brother, James Burns of Watertown; a sister, Barbara Blanchard of Boston; and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
He was also the brother of the late Gerald, Joseph and Beverly Burns, Marylou Jones and Barbara Blanchard.
Funeral Services will be held at the Silva Funeral Home, 80 Broadway, Taunton on Wednesday, Aug. 1st at 11 a.m.
Burial will be at Sampson Cemetery in Lakeville.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Calling Hours will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, July 31st from 5 to 8 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Southeastern MA 244 North Main St. Raynham, MA 02767.
www.silvafuneralhome.com.