Walter T. Burns's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2025 in Somerville, Massachusetts

Walter T. Burns

November 9, 1954 - November 18, 2025 (71 years old)

Somerville, Massachusetts

Walter T. Burns's obituary , Passed away on November 18, 2025 in Somerville, Massachusetts

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George L Doherty Funeral Service

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Walter T. Burns

November 9, 1954 - November 18, 2025 (71 years old)

Somerville, Massachusetts

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Walter T. Burns Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Walter T. Burns of Somerville, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter T. Burns to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Francis X. Burns and Anneliese Burns (Hoschke); his brother Richard F. Burrns of Somerville; his brother-in-law Robert Yager of Somerville; and his niece Jennifer Piette (Yager) of Grafton.

He is survived by: his siblings, Marlene Yager of Somerville and Robert E. Burns of Townsend Beloved; his sister-in-law Linda Burns of Townsend Beloved; his nephews, Richard Yager of O'Fallon, David Yager of Somerville and William F. Burns of Dracut Beloved; his niece Rebecca A. Burns of Arundel; his cousins, Stephen Sala of Belmont and Nancy Tighe (Sala) of Amesbury; and his great-nieces and great-nephews, Jess, Danny, Kaeleigh and Josh.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Lahey Liver Transplant Foundation at Lahey Medical Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
George L Doherty Funeral Service



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Nov 25

Visitation

George L. Doherty Funeral Home
855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

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Nov 25

Prayer

George L. Doherty Funeral Home
855 Broadway, Somerville, MA 02144

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Nov 25

Burial

Holy Cross Cemetery
175 Broadway, Malden, MA 02148

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