Paul Francis Burns

Paul Francis Burns obituary

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Paul Burns Obituary

Paul Francis Burns, age 83, passed away peacefully on March 10, 2018 with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Buffalo, NY, where he was an Industrial Fireman with the Bell Aerospace Fire Department and a volunteer fireman at Ellwood Fire Department. He also served in the U.S. Army for 4 years. He moved to Baton Rouge in 1984 and was employed at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital for 12 years. He loved being a firefighter, was a devout catholic, very spiritual, and involved with the church. He enjoyed reading and was a great historian. He was always sharing funny stories and quite the jokester. He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Eileen Folendore Burns and a stepson Thomas E. Kyle Jr. Paul is also survived by many beloved nieces and nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph E. Burns, Mother, Gertrude Burns, brothers, Joseph and Robert Burns and sister Mary Burns Hsu. Visiting hours will take place at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 11000 Florida Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA. from 5-8 pm on Tuesday, March 13th. Visitation will continue on Wednesday morning at St, George Catholic Church, beginning at 9:30am, followed by Mass at 10:30am. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

Published by The Advocate from Mar. 12 to Mar. 14, 2018.
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St. George Church wishes to send their prayers to help you throu these bad times. If there is anything we can do for you please do not hesitate to call, 293 2212

March 15, 2018

To Unkie...you were a kind and loving man. You will be missed by all. What a great Burns reunion it is in heaven! ❤

March 15, 2018

I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Paul passing. Eileen keep your head up and your mind on Jesus you where a beautiful wife to your husband. With deepest condolences' Ramsey&Sarah Ward

March 14, 2018

UNK,I will never forget how great you were to us after our father died.You showed us love and good Christian values.I know you are happy to be in heaven for the Burns reunion.I will never forget you and your great jokes.You were always so much fun.Also I thank Eileen for taking great care of you.

Robert Burns

March 13, 2018

I'm sorry the lost of your dear loved one. May the God of all comfort strengthen you and give you endurance.

Jessica B

March 13, 2018

Eileen, so sorry for your loss. You and Paul were so devoted to each other. I know you will truly miss him. You are in my prayers.
Kathy Amedee

March 13, 2018

You were a great uncle to us after losing our father. Thank you for loving us. I Bet there is a grand reunion with your complete family in heaven!

Maureen Burns Holme

March 12, 2018

Always a loving Uncle! Held our family together during hard times. A very loving soul to family and friends alike. Thank you to his devoted wife, Eileen, for taking care of our dear Unkie during his final days. He is happy to be with his family in heaven !

Mary Bing

March 12, 2018

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