Mark William Burns

On Thursday November 14th, 2019 Mark William Burns, loving father and husband passed away at the age of 65. Mark was born in Melrose, MA, February 24, 1954 to Jean and William Burns. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts in Amherst he moved to New Hampshire and began a career at Textron. Mark was a loving and devoted father who would do anything for his children. He spent endless hours with his son Nathan, indulging in their shared love of sci-fi movies and playing video games. He was always at his daughter Laurel's softball games, pacing on the sidelines and doling out encouraging words. After retirement, he would stop in for his daily visit at the Remember When Diner to see all his favorite people. He enjoyed any and all New England sporting events, whether watching from home or attending with friends and family. He could be found in the Green Monster seats at Fenway, hiking the ramps at Gillette with his best friend Gary, or in a box at the Garden always be seen in the appropriate gear...