Thomas J. Burns, Jr., 95, of Auburn died Thursday, February 6th in Brookdale Sr. Living. His wife of 57 years, Ann Maria (Paquette) Burns died in 2010. He leaves two sons, Kevin T. Burns and his wife, Mary of Maine, Brian D. Burns and his wife, Barbara of Auburn; two daughters, Kathy A. Sullivan and her husband, Michael of Oxford and Tracy A. Burns of Dudley; a brother, Robert Burns of Leominster; three sisters, Lorraine Dumont of Oxford, Mary Konicki of Charlton, and Sylvia Earle of Quinebaug, CT; six grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Paul Burns and Francis Burns; and two sisters, Cecile Gallant and Elaine Lane.
He was born in Auburn, the son of Thomas J. Burns, Sr. and Sylvia (Mondor) Burns. Mr. Burns owned TJ Burns & Sons, Inc. and worked as a general contractor manufacturing homes for 56 years, retiring in 2008. He was a member of North American Martyrs Church and Auburn Elks Lodge 2118. Thomas enjoyed spending his time bowling and playing cards.
Thomas’s family would like to thank the staff of Brookdale and the VNA for the compassion and care he received.
Calling hours are Friday, March 28th from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester followed by a funeral service at 6:00 p.m.
Please omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to VNA Care, Fund Development Office, 100 Trade Center, Suite G-500, Woburn, MA 01801-1872 or to Brookdale at Eddy Pond c/o Activity Fund, 667 Washington Street, Auburn, MA 01501.