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Michael Burns

July 9, 1955 — July 29, 2024

Michael James Burns, 69, of Middletown, Rhode Island, died on July 29, 2024. He was the husband of Linda (Belko) Burns. Born in Fall River, MA on July 9, 1955, He was the son of Leo and Ethel (Banks) Burns, Sr.

Michael graduated from Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School, graduating in 1973. In 1997, he was ordained to the permanent Diaconate through the International Communion of the Charismatic Episcopal church, and retired from that position in 2011. He worked for many years for United Merchants in Fall River, MA and worked for 22 years for Verizon in Fall River.

Michael is survived by his wife Linda of Middletown, and many nieces and nephews, including niece Rebecca Taber and great niece Taylor Jae Taber of Idaho, great nephew Alec Taber of Taunton, MA and many more extended family.

Michael is preceded in death by his siblings, Leo Jr., Thomas, Kenneth, and Mary Lou.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, August 2 from 4:00-7:00pm in the Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Broadway, Newport.

His funeral service will be Saturday, August 3, at 11:00am in the Victory Church, 91 Crandall Road, Tiverton.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society https://www.lls.org/

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Friday, August 2, 2024

4:00 - 7:00 pm

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375 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

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Saturday, August 3, 2024

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