Maurice J. Burns, Sr., 85, beloved husband for 65 years of Patricia (Lynch) Burns, of White Rock Road, Westerly, passed away at The Westerly Hospital on Tuesday, May 02, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Westerly, he was a son of the late John J., Sr. and Blanche Burns.

Maurice worked as a Machine Operator for the Plate Shop at Electric Boat in Groton for many years. A US Army Veteran of the Korean War, he also was a member of the Harley P. Chase Post No. 1265 and a communicant of Immaculate Conception Church. Maurice was a valued and respected 40 year co-worker and friend at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home.

In addition to his wife, he leaves four children, Maurice J. Jr. and his wife Diane Burns of Warwick, and Robert F. and his wife Cookie Burns, Julie M. Burns and Linda M. Burns, all of Westerly; two brothers, Michael Burns of Westerly and David Burns of Melbourne, FL; and a sister Helen King of Westerly. Maurice will also be dearly missed by his three grandchildren, Kelly Martin, Danielle Burns and Robert Burns, Jr.; two great grandchildren, Brian and Jayson D’Agostino; and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by four brothers, John J., Jr., Thomas J., Francis and Joseph Burns; as well as two sisters, Jean Choquette and Margaret Giudice.

Visiting hours will be held on Thursday from 5-7pm at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12 Noon on Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, 111 High St., Westerly. There is no procession from the funeral home to church. Burial with Full Military Honors will follow at St. Michael Cemetery, Pawcatuck. For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com

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