James G. Burns's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2025 in Billerica, Massachusetts

James G. Burns

November 6, 2025

Billerica, Massachusetts

James G. Burns's obituary , Passed away on November 6, 2025 in Billerica, Massachusetts

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Funeral Home

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James G. Burns Obituary

The passing of James G. Burns of Billerica, Massachusetts leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on November 6, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his spouse Flore Burns (Blais); and his brother Joseph Burns. He is survived by: his children, Paula Burns of Riverview, FL, Steven Burns (Cathy) of Billerica, Douglas Burns (Carole) of Westford, Daniel Burns (Marie) of Billerica, Michael Burns (Carlos) of Jamaica Plain and Chris Burns (Laura) of Westford; his sister Elizabeth Mary Burns; his grandchildren, Christopher, Julianna, Gabrielle, Jennifer, Emily, Gregory, Jaclyn, Brandon, Sarah, James, Sabrina and Alexander; and his great grandchildren, Emanuele and Elouise. He is also survived by his family, his Iowa sisters and their children, will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Douglass Funeral Home (51 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the Funeral Douglass Funeral Home (51 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Saturday, November 15th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Brigid Church (1984 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421).

Donations in his memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Funeral Home



Fri

Nov 14

Visitation

4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Douglass Funeral Home
51 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Sat

Nov 15

Funeral service

9:00 AM

Funeral Douglass Funeral Home
51 Worthen Rd, Lexington, MA 02421

Sat

Nov 15

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 AM

St. Brigid Church
1984 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington, MA 02421

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