Edwin F. Burns Jr.

Burns, Edwin F., Jr. of Whitman, former longtime resident of Weymouth, died February 25, 2023. He was born in Boston to the late Sylvia and Edwin Burns. Edwin graduated from South Boston High School in 1954, and Bentley College. He worked for many years as an accountant for The Flatley Company. He was a longtime member of the Weymouth Elks. Edwin enjoyed racquetball, bowling, working in his yard, taking long walks, traveling with his family and friends. He also enjoyed collecting old cameras and old Hot Wheels vehicles. 

Beloved husband of the late Kathleen A. Burns. Loving father of Alan Burns of Meredith, NH, Cheryl A. Mooney of Pembroke and Karen Coveney of Halifax. Brother of John “Jack” Burns of Windsor Lock, CT, Sister Deb (Burns) Barrett, and late brother Richard Burns. Cherished Pa of 1 granddaughter, 6 grandsons and 1 great granddaughter. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to greet the family during the visiting hours on Sunday 2-6 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital). A funeral service will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM in McDonald Keohane Funeral Home. Burial in Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Edwin to The Alzheimers Association, 309 Waverley Oaks Rd, Waltham, MA 02452.