Obituary: Anne Marie Burns
Anne Marie Burns, 98
Anne Marie (Lewis) Burns, of Hull, died Aug. 14 at the South Shore Hospital in Weymouth. She was 98.
Born in Buffalo, N.Y., she was the daughter of the late Walter and Alice (Hayden) Lewis and attended local schools. She worked as a sales clerk for Child World for many years. She also worked at Paragon Park for more than 25 years. She did everything at Paragon Park and loved her job and the relationships she built through the years.
A woman of great faith, Anne Marie lived her life in accordance with the virtues of faith, hope, and love. She raised her family with love and devotion while instilling the same virtues in her children and grandchildren. Family was the cornerstone in her life.
In her spare time, Anne Marie enjoyed shopping, watching westerns, and cooking. She was a diehard New England Patriots fan. She was vibrant, loving, and selfless. She was the type of person who would do anything for you. Her life lessons and her example share as part of her legacy and continue through her family. She will be missed by all whom she touched.
Anne Marie was the beloved wife of the late Francis M. Burns, who died in 2007. She was the devoted mother of Charles F. Burns and his wife, Penny, of Ohio; and the late Marsha M. Bowes, who died in July 2019. She was the loving grandmother of Charles (“Chad”) Burns and Michael P. Burns, both of Ohio; Jeffrey S. Bowes and his wife, Jessica Jones-Bowes, of Hull; and Kelly Bowes, of Weymouth. She was the loving great- grandmother of Raena, Francis, and Zora, all of Ohio.
Anne Marie is also survived by her dear nephew, Dale Lewis, and his wife, Jean, of Holbrook, and many other loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Walter and Paul Lewis.
A private Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, Hull. She will be interred privately in Hull Village Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Anne Marie’s name can be sent to St. Mary’s Parish in St. Ann’s Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, MA 02045.
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