Elaine M. Burns

Burns, Elaine M. (Riddoch) of Quincy died April 13, 2006 after a courageous year long battle with lung cancer. Devoted mother of Christine and her husband David Hutchinson of Waltham, Lynda and her husband Brian Connell of Whitman, and Deborah and her husband Leonard Paoletta of Abington. Loving sister of William Riddoch of Norfolk, MA and the late Carol Murphy. Beloved Nini of Lenny and Chloe Paoletta, Joseph Hutchinson, and Marissa Connell. Former wife of Robert Burns of Marshfield. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the funeral from the Keohane Funeral Home, 333 Hancock St., N. QUINCY, Tuesday at 8 AM. Funeral Mass in Sacred Heart Church, N. Quincy at 9:00 AM. Visiting hours Monday 4 – 8 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Donations in memory of Elaine Burns may be made to So. Shore VNA, 100 Baystate Dr., Braintree, MA 02184. Elaine grew up in W.Roxbury and came to Quincy in 1962. Elaine had a great sense of humor. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She adored her grandchildren. Elaine always loved doing the holiday entertaining and cooking. She liked the simple things in life and enjoyed her family and friends.