Edward M. Burns, Jr., at 65

Edward M. “Ted” Burns Jr., of Duxbury, formerly of Hingham and Hull, died peacefully at the Pat Roche Hospice Home in Hingham on March 28, 2023. He was 65.

Mr. Burns was born in Boston on March 5, 1958. He was raised in Winchester, attended local schools, and graduated from Winchester High School with the Class of 1977. Mr. Burns continued his education at Merrimack College, where he earned his undergraduate degree in marketing. 

Mr. Burns’s career was in telecommunications as a sales executive with AT&T for 25 years, and then at Granite Telecommunications in Quincy until he retired in 2023. In his spare time, he enjoyed his work as a limousine driver for JB Livery in Weymouth, where he made many close friendships. He loved his career and all the relationships he built throughout the years. 

Mr. Burns was content with the simple things in life. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed spending time at home with Judy, the love of his life. Sweets were Mr. Burns’s guilty pleasure, and dessert was always a staple when he went to dinner, and he loved to dine out often. In 2021, Ted and Judy took up golfing together, which they enjoyed very much. 

Mr. Burns loved listening to music, and his favorite genre was classic rock. Some of his favorite musicians were Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, Eric Clapton, and George Harrison. 

Mr. Burns always saw the good in everyone. He was a true gentleman and chivalry was second nature to him. Mr. Burns was known for always being polite, kind, playful, and humble. His life lessons and example are part of his legacy that continues through his family and friends. He will be missed by all the lives he touched. 

Mr. Burns was a cherished son of Abigail (Kane) Rubino of Hull and the late Edward M. Burns, who died in 2003. He was the beloved partner of Judy L. Rossi of Duxbury. Mr. Burns was the father of Paige Roche and her husband, Brian, of Boston and Alexandria Burns of Boston. He had five siblings and many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. 

Visiting hours were held on Wednesday; his funeral service will be celebrated privately, and he will be interred privately in St. Paul’s Cemetery in Hingham.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Mr. Burns’s name may be sent to the Pat Roche Hospice Home, 86 Turkey Hill Lane, Hingham, MA 02043 or the Mass. General Cancer Center, MGH Development Office, 125 Nashua St., Suite 540, Boston, MA 02114 or made online at https://giving.massgeneral.org/donate; please be sure to indicate that the gift is a tribute gift in memory of Edward M. “Ted” Burns Jr.

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