FALL RIVER - Bruce A. “Beava” Burton, 69, of 63 Raymond St., Fall River, MA, died Sunday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia (Alves) Burton. Born in Fall River, the son of Eunice (Almy) Burton and the late Arthur Burton. He was a life long Fall River resident and was a 1955 graduate of Diman Regional Vocational High School. Before retiring, he was a Plumbers Helper in the plumbing department of U.Mass Dartmouth. He was Past President of Fall River Bowling Green Club, a member of Fall River Bowling Green Fishing Club, a former member of the Fall River Rod & Gun Club, and a current member of the New Bedford Rod & Gun Club. He was an avid fisherman and hunter.
Besides his wife of Fall River, and his mother of Assonet, Father of Brenda Holderness and husband T.J.of Fall River, Beth Schoonover of Swansea, Lori Pavao and husband Joe of Fall River, Brian Burton and wife Lisa of Fall River. He also leaves a Sister: Carol Burton of Assonet, MA, Six Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren.
Following Cremation, a Memorial Mass will be held in Notre Dame Church, Eastern Ave., Fall River, Saturday March 17, 2007 at 10 A.M. There are no calling hours.