Fourchu, NS
March 11, 1931 - October 15, 2024
We, the family of Robert Michael Burns, regret to announce his passing on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his residence.
Born March 11, 1931, in Malquish, he was a son of the late Rory Alex and Mary Ann (MacKay) Burns.
Robert was employed as a lobster fisherman in Fourchu.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen “Kaye” (Parsons); son, Kevin (Marie MacDonald); and sister, Joyce Burns-MacDonald.
In addition to his parents, Robert was predeceased by his sisters, Florence Burns and Annie Mary Burns-Hansen; and brothers, Johnnie Dan, Dan Alex and Norman.
Visitation will take place in Sydney Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, October 22nd from 12-2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. with Norma Mills, DLM officiating. Interment will take place in Zion Cemetery, Gabarus Lake at a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Cancer Centre at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital or the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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