Burton, John “Jack” 93, of Boston, June 21, 2016. WWll Veteran US Army Air Corps. Pre-deceased by his father, Lester and his mother Rose (McCabe). Beloved husband of Shirley (Davis). Devoted father of Leslie, John and wife Patty, Daniel and wife Kathleen. Grandfather of Daniel, Carolyn, and Susan and great grandfather of Christopher, Avery, Dillon and Teagan. Pre-deceased by his brothers Lester, William and his wife Deloyce, and brother-in-law "Scotty". Loving brother of Rosemary "Sis" Scott, Edward “Tip” and his wife Paula, and Dolores Burton. Devoted Godfather to Deborah (Burton) McKie. Survived by his “best man”, John Murphy, and his wife Ethel. Survived by many wonderful friends, nieces, nephews and his devoted Worcester family: Lisa, Bob, William, Samantha Stake; Deborah, Kevin, Hailey, Celia Firmin; Kelly, Alexa, Aaron Berry; Jim, Mary, Cameron Daniel; Craig, Gail, Craig, Heather Daniel.
Visiting hour in the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. West Roxbury on Saturday morning July 2, from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home at 10:00 AM. Interment with military honors in St. Joseph Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Those who wish may make donations to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court Street, Boston MA 02108. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com