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God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
Charles was 100% Irish. A very proud Irishman and truck driver. By all accounts he was a man's man, and stood well over 6 feet tall. He was known among his drinking buddies as "Burnsie," and enjoyed indulging in the Irish "spirits." Burnsie was well known for fighting. During his younger years, he would never find himself on the losing end of a fight. His reputation had earned him much respect.
As a boy, family and friends would refer to him as "Red," as his bright red hair could not be missed. He possessed a great sense of humor, and was blessed with the ability to make everyone laugh.
Charles was married to Anna for 50 years and was the Father of 12 children, Grandfather of many and Great-Grandfather to many, many more.
Charles and Anna's daughter Joan became very ill with pneumonia at the age of 6 months old. Not responding to the medication prescribed, Anna called on the Physician. His recommendation was to continue with the prescribed treatment. Sadly, Anna and Charles awoke in the morning to find that baby Joan had passed away during the night. The Doctor soon had an unwelcome visitor. He found himself at the receiving end of Burnsie's Irish temper and unrelenting fighting ability.
During Charles fighting years (and period in which he worked for Jimmy Hoffa) he had made some friends and acquired some enemies. One such enemy would make a cowardly attempt on his life. One day while walking in Philly, a cynderblock was intentionally dropped onto Charles head from a window several stories up above. It would take much more than this to end Burnsie. He not only survived this event which crushed the top of his skull, but he would receive a metal plate and fully recover.
Charles did take great fun in setting off the metal detectors at the airport with his metal head plate. Upon walking through and setting off the metal detectors, he was subject to the ritual of emptying his pockets of keys, and any loose pocket change, etc. The security guard would then run the metal detecting wand around Charles body. Charles laughed and proceeded to explain to the guard about the metal plate in his head. He would not be believed until all efforts to locate the source of the detection eventually led to his head!
Later in life Charles and Anna would leave their city life in Philadelphia behind for a rural sleepy little town in Southern New Jersey. Living on a few acres and in a tiny farm house, Charles would tend to his chickens and sell fresh eggs. Anna would pick berries growing in the woods to use in her delicious pies. Their ever growing large family would visit them often on "the farm" and many happy memories were made there.
Charles is dearly missed and loved by his family.
Forever the Irishman and partaker in the Shenanigans. "When Irish eyes are smiling, you know they're up to something." Erin Go Bragh!
Charles and Anna's Children:
1924 - 2001: Anna Burns Wood
1926 - 1987: Sara "Sally" Burns McLeon
1928 - 2007: Charles Burns
1930 - 1931: Joan Burns
1931 - 2008: Patricia Burns Schofield
1934 - 2009: Rosemarie Burns
1936 - 1997: Margaret Burns Lloyd
1937 - 1937: Joseph Burns (still born)
1938 - 1990: Robert Burns
1942 - 1996: Kathleen Burns Mullen
1943 - 2021: George Burns
1945: Michael Burns
Charles parents:
Charles Burns - 1875 - 1960
Sarah Starr Burns - 1876 - 1917
* The original Irish spelling of Burns in the family tree is "Burnes."
God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
Charles was 100% Irish. A very proud Irishman and truck driver. By all accounts he was a man's man, and stood well over 6 feet tall. He was known among his drinking buddies as "Burnsie," and enjoyed indulging in the Irish "spirits." Burnsie was well known for fighting. During his younger years, he would never find himself on the losing end of a fight. His reputation had earned him much respect.
As a boy, family and friends would refer to him as "Red," as his bright red hair could not be missed. He possessed a great sense of humor, and was blessed with the ability to make everyone laugh.
Charles was married to Anna for 50 years and was the Father of 12 children, Grandfather of many and Great-Grandfather to many, many more.
Charles and Anna's daughter Joan became very ill with pneumonia at the age of 6 months old. Not responding to the medication prescribed, Anna called on the Physician. His recommendation was to continue with the prescribed treatment. Sadly, Anna and Charles awoke in the morning to find that baby Joan had passed away during the night. The Doctor soon had an unwelcome visitor. He found himself at the receiving end of Burnsie's Irish temper and unrelenting fighting ability.
During Charles fighting years (and period in which he worked for Jimmy Hoffa) he had made some friends and acquired some enemies. One such enemy would make a cowardly attempt on his life. One day while walking in Philly, a cynderblock was intentionally dropped onto Charles head from a window several stories up above. It would take much more than this to end Burnsie. He not only survived this event which crushed the top of his skull, but he would receive a metal plate and fully recover.
Charles did take great fun in setting off the metal detectors at the airport with his metal head plate. Upon walking through and setting off the metal detectors, he was subject to the ritual of emptying his pockets of keys, and any loose pocket change, etc. The security guard would then run the metal detecting wand around Charles body. Charles laughed and proceeded to explain to the guard about the metal plate in his head. He would not be believed until all efforts to locate the source of the detection eventually led to his head!
Later in life Charles and Anna would leave their city life in Philadelphia behind for a rural sleepy little town in Southern New Jersey. Living on a few acres and in a tiny farm house, Charles would tend to his chickens and sell fresh eggs. Anna would pick berries growing in the woods to use in her delicious pies. Their ever growing large family would visit them often on "the farm" and many happy memories were made there.
Charles is dearly missed and loved by his family.
Forever the Irishman and partaker in the Shenanigans. "When Irish eyes are smiling, you know they're up to something." Erin Go Bragh!
Charles and Anna's Children:
1924 - 2001: Anna Burns Wood
1926 - 1987: Sara "Sally" Burns McLeon
1928 - 2007: Charles Burns
1930 - 1931: Joan Burns
1931 - 2008: Patricia Burns Schofield
1934 - 2009: Rosemarie Burns
1936 - 1997: Margaret Burns Lloyd
1937 - 1937: Joseph Burns (still born)
1938 - 1990: Robert Burns
1942 - 1996: Kathleen Burns Mullen
1943 - 2021: George Burns
1945: Michael Burns
Charles parents:
Charles Burns - 1875 - 1960
Sarah Starr Burns - 1876 - 1917
* The original Irish spelling of Burns in the family tree is "Burnes."
Page established September 2011
God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
Charles was 100% Irish. A very proud Irishman and truck driver. By all accounts he was a man's man, and stood well over 6 feet tall. He was known among his drinking buddies as "Burnsie," and enjoyed indulging in the Irish "spirits." Burnsie was well known for fighting. During his younger years, he would never find himself on the losing end of a fight. His reputation had earned him much respect.
As a boy, family and friends would refer to him as "Red," as his bright red hair could not be missed. He possessed a great sense of humor, and was blessed with the ability to make everyone laugh.
Charles was married to Anna for 50 years and was the Father of 12 children, Grandfather of many and Great-Grandfather to many, many more.
Charles and Anna's daughter Joan became very ill with pneumonia at the age of 6 months old. Not responding to the medication prescribed, Anna called on the Physician. His recommendation was to continue with the prescribed treatment. Sadly, Anna and Charles awoke in the morning to find that baby Joan had passed away during the night. The Doctor soon had an unwelcome visitor. He found himself at the receiving end of Burnsie's Irish temper and unrelenting fighting ability.
During Charles fighting years (and period in which he worked for Jimmy Hoffa) he had made some friends and acquired some enemies. One such enemy would make a cowardly attempt on his life. One day while walking in Philly, a cynderblock was intentionally dropped onto Charles head from a window several stories up above. It would take much more than this to end Burnsie. He not only survived this event which crushed the top of his skull, but he would receive a metal plate and fully recover.
Charles did take great fun in setting off the metal detectors at the airport with his metal head plate. Upon walking through and setting off the metal detectors, he was subject to the ritual of emptying his pockets of keys, and any loose pocket change, etc. The security guard would then run the metal detecting wand around Charles body. Charles laughed and proceeded to explain to the guard about the metal plate in his head. He would not be believed until all efforts to locate the source of the detection eventually led to his head!
Later in life Charles and Anna would leave their city life in Philadelphia behind for a rural sleepy little town in Southern New Jersey. Living on a few acres and in a tiny farm house, Charles would tend to his chickens and sell fresh eggs. Anna would pick berries growing in the woods to use in her delicious pies. Their ever growing large family would visit them often on "the farm" and many happy memories were made there.
Charles is dearly missed and loved by his family.
Forever the Irishman and partaker in the Shenanigans. "When Irish eyes are smiling, you know they're up to something." Erin Go Bragh!
Charles and Anna's Children:
1924 - 2001: Anna Burns Wood
1926 - 1987: Sara "Sally" Burns McLeon
1928 - 2007: Charles Burns
1930 - 1931: Joan Burns
1931 - 2008: Patricia Burns Schofield
1934 - 2009: Rosemarie Burns
1936 - 1997: Margaret Burns Lloyd
1937 - 1937: Joseph Burns (still born)
1938 - 1990: Robert Burns
1942 - 1996: Kathleen Burns Mullen
1943 - 2021: George Burns
1945: Michael Burns
Charles parents:
Charles Burns - 1875 - 1960
Sarah Starr Burns - 1876 - 1917
* The original Irish spelling of Burns in the family tree is "Burnes."
God looked around His garden And found an empty place. He then looked down upon the earth And saw your tired face. He put his arms around you And lifted you to rest. God's garden must be beautiful He always takes the best. He saw the road was getting rough And the hills were hard to climb, So He closed your weary eyelids And whispered "Peace be thine". It broke our hearts to lose you But you didn't go alone, For part of us went with you The day God called you home.
Charles was 100% Irish. A very proud Irishman and truck driver. By all accounts he was a man's man, and stood well over 6 feet tall. He was known among his drinking buddies as "Burnsie," and enjoyed indulging in the Irish "spirits." Burnsie was well known for fighting. During his younger years, he would never find himself on the losing end of a fight. His reputation had earned him much respect.
As a boy, family and friends would refer to him as "Red," as his bright red hair could not be missed. He possessed a great sense of humor, and was blessed with the ability to make everyone laugh.
Charles was married to Anna for 50 years and was the Father of 12 children, Grandfather of many and Great-Grandfather to many, many more.
Charles and Anna's daughter Joan became very ill with pneumonia at the age of 6 months old. Not responding to the medication prescribed, Anna called on the Physician. His recommendation was to continue with the prescribed treatment. Sadly, Anna and Charles awoke in the morning to find that baby Joan had passed away during the night. The Doctor soon had an unwelcome visitor. He found himself at the receiving end of Burnsie's Irish temper and unrelenting fighting ability.
During Charles fighting years (and period in which he worked for Jimmy Hoffa) he had made some friends and acquired some enemies. One such enemy would make a cowardly attempt on his life. One day while walking in Philly, a cynderblock was intentionally dropped onto Charles head from a window several stories up above. It would take much more than this to end Burnsie. He not only survived this event which crushed the top of his skull, but he would receive a metal plate and fully recover.
Charles did take great fun in setting off the metal detectors at the airport with his metal head plate. Upon walking through and setting off the metal detectors, he was subject to the ritual of emptying his pockets of keys, and any loose pocket change, etc. The security guard would then run the metal detecting wand around Charles body. Charles laughed and proceeded to explain to the guard about the metal plate in his head. He would not be believed until all efforts to locate the source of the detection eventually led to his head!
Later in life Charles and Anna would leave their city life in Philadelphia behind for a rural sleepy little town in Southern New Jersey. Living on a few acres and in a tiny farm house, Charles would tend to his chickens and sell fresh eggs. Anna would pick berries growing in the woods to use in her delicious pies. Their ever growing large family would visit them often on "the farm" and many happy memories were made there.
Charles is dearly missed and loved by his family.
Forever the Irishman and partaker in the Shenanigans. "When Irish eyes are smiling, you know they're up to something." Erin Go Bragh!
Charles and Anna's Children:
1924 - 2001: Anna Burns Wood
1926 - 1987: Sara "Sally" Burns McLeon
1928 - 2007: Charles Burns
1930 - 1931: Joan Burns
1931 - 2008: Patricia Burns Schofield
1934 - 2009: Rosemarie Burns
1936 - 1997: Margaret Burns Lloyd
1937 - 1937: Joseph Burns (still born)
1938 - 1990: Robert Burns
1942 - 1996: Kathleen Burns Mullen
1943 - 2021: George Burns
1945: Michael Burns
Charles parents:
Charles Burns - 1875 - 1960
Sarah Starr Burns - 1876 - 1917
* The original Irish spelling of Burns in the family tree is "Burnes."
