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Edward Francis Burns Jr.

Edward Francis Burns Jr. of New Britain, PA and Fort Myers, FL died May 17, 2017 in Bellevue, Nebraska. He was 65.

Edward was the beloved husband of 37 years to Louise D. Needham Burns.

Born in Philadelphia, he was the son of Mary Harle Burns and the late Edward F. Burns.

Edward was a former resident of Philadelphia before moving to New Britain in 1990. He had a distinguished career as a Systems Analyst with Prudential Insurance for over 25 years and continued his career with Vanguard. Edward was a communicant of St. Jude Church in Chalfont and had coached baseball and football with Lenape Valley. In his leisure he enjoyed playing golf and fishing. He was proud of his Irish heritage and shared many a quality time with his family and cherished friends. Edward will be deeply missed by his family and by all who came to know him.

In addition to his beloved wife Louise, Edward is survived by his dearest children; Bridget Jaffe and her husband Mark of Souderton, Matthew Burns and Catherine Burns both of New Britain. He is also survived by his sisters, Maryanne Taylor of Philadelphia, Carol McElhone of Philadelphia and Joanne Quillec of Prairie Village, Kansas and his 2 grandchildren, Nolan Jaffe and Dominick Grillo.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewing on Tuesday, May 30th from 9:30am until his Funeral Mass 10:30 AM in St. Jude Church, 321 W. Butler Avenue, Chalfont, PA 18914. Edward’s interment will follow in Washington Crossing National Cemetery in Newtown. 

If so desired, please consider a contribution in Edward’s memory to the American Heart Association.

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Service/Memorial Information
  • Not Specified

    Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
    9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

    St. Jude Church
    321 West Butler Avenue
    Chalfont, PA 18914

  • Service

    Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
    10:30 AM

    St. Jude Church
    321 West Butler Avenue
    Chalfont, PA 18914

  • Not Specified

    Tuesday, May 30th, 2017
    1:00 AM

    Washington Crossing National Cemetery
    830 Highland Road
    Newtown, PA 18940

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