Massena, NY
Francis W. "Frank" Burns, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Upstate Community Campus in Syracuse.
Frank was born in Massena, to the late Walter Gerald "Peanut" and Margaret A.(Cotter) Burns on June 15th, 1950.
He graduated from high school, and married Margaret M. Laforce on March 29th, 1969 at St. Joseph's Church in Massena. They shared a marriage of 44 years of a loving relationship until her passing on November 2, 2013.
He worked at ALCOA in Massena, retiring after 28 years as a mechanical supervisor in smelting.
Francis was a dedicated member of the Helena Fire Department in which he served for 48 years, the majority served as Chief. Frank was an instrumental part of building the present fire station in Helena, and acquiring the newest fire engine.
He earned many certificates of training during his years, and served his community in so many ways. Frank was an EMT, a county fire instructor, a county deputy coordinator, known by everyone as "Car 10", served as the Town of Brasher Superintendent of Highways and then as a councilman.
Francis is survived by his children, a daughter and husband of Brasher Falls, and a son of Charlotte, NC, his companion; Carol Carney of Massena, his siblings; a sister of Brasher Falls, a brother and wife of Brasher Falls, a sister and husband of Chase Mills, an aunt of Massena, as well as 4 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many friends, nieces, nephews and other family members.
Frank will be laid to rest with his wife Margaret, at St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Francis W. "Frank" Burns, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Upstate Community Campus in Syracuse.
Frank was born in Massena, to the late Walter Gerald "Peanut" and Margaret A.(Cotter) Burns on June 15th, 1950.
He graduated from high school, and married Margaret M. Laforce on March 29th, 1969 at St. Joseph's Church in Massena. They shared a marriage of 44 years of a loving relationship until her passing on November 2, 2013.
He worked at ALCOA in Massena, retiring after 28 years as a mechanical supervisor in smelting.
Francis was a dedicated member of the Helena Fire Department in which he served for 48 years, the majority served as Chief. Frank was an instrumental part of building the present fire station in Helena, and acquiring the newest fire engine.
He earned many certificates of training during his years, and served his community in so many ways. Frank was an EMT, a county fire instructor, a county deputy coordinator, known by everyone as "Car 10", served as the Town of Brasher Superintendent of Highways and then as a councilman.
Francis is survived by his children, a daughter and husband of Brasher Falls, and a son of Charlotte, NC, his companion; Carol Carney of Massena, his siblings; a sister of Brasher Falls, a brother and wife of Brasher Falls, a sister and husband of Chase Mills, an aunt of Massena, as well as 4 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many friends, nieces, nephews and other family members.
Frank will be laid to rest with his wife Margaret, at St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Massena, NY
Francis W. "Frank" Burns, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Upstate Community Campus in Syracuse.
Frank was born in Massena, to the late Walter Gerald "Peanut" and Margaret A.(Cotter) Burns on June 15th, 1950.
He graduated from high school, and married Margaret M. Laforce on March 29th, 1969 at St. Joseph's Church in Massena. They shared a marriage of 44 years of a loving relationship until her passing on November 2, 2013.
He worked at ALCOA in Massena, retiring after 28 years as a mechanical supervisor in smelting.
Francis was a dedicated member of the Helena Fire Department in which he served for 48 years, the majority served as Chief. Frank was an instrumental part of building the present fire station in Helena, and acquiring the newest fire engine.
He earned many certificates of training during his years, and served his community in so many ways. Frank was an EMT, a county fire instructor, a county deputy coordinator, known by everyone as "Car 10", served as the Town of Brasher Superintendent of Highways and then as a councilman.
Francis is survived by his children, a daughter and husband of Brasher Falls, and a son of Charlotte, NC, his companion; Carol Carney of Massena, his siblings; a sister of Brasher Falls, a brother and wife of Brasher Falls, a sister and husband of Chase Mills, an aunt of Massena, as well as 4 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many friends, nieces, nephews and other family members.
Frank will be laid to rest with his wife Margaret, at St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
Francis W. "Frank" Burns, 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday September 1st, 2022, at Upstate Community Campus in Syracuse.
Frank was born in Massena, to the late Walter Gerald "Peanut" and Margaret A.(Cotter) Burns on June 15th, 1950.
He graduated from high school, and married Margaret M. Laforce on March 29th, 1969 at St. Joseph's Church in Massena. They shared a marriage of 44 years of a loving relationship until her passing on November 2, 2013.
He worked at ALCOA in Massena, retiring after 28 years as a mechanical supervisor in smelting.
Francis was a dedicated member of the Helena Fire Department in which he served for 48 years, the majority served as Chief. Frank was an instrumental part of building the present fire station in Helena, and acquiring the newest fire engine.
He earned many certificates of training during his years, and served his community in so many ways. Frank was an EMT, a county fire instructor, a county deputy coordinator, known by everyone as "Car 10", served as the Town of Brasher Superintendent of Highways and then as a councilman.
Francis is survived by his children, a daughter and husband of Brasher Falls, and a son of Charlotte, NC, his companion; Carol Carney of Massena, his siblings; a sister of Brasher Falls, a brother and wife of Brasher Falls, a sister and husband of Chase Mills, an aunt of Massena, as well as 4 grandchildren; and four great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by many friends, nieces, nephews and other family members.
Frank will be laid to rest with his wife Margaret, at St. Patrick Cemetery in Brasher Falls.
Source: Hammill Funeral Home, Winthrop, NY
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