Robert M. Burns

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Robert M. Burns, 85, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at Orchard View Manor, East Providence.

Born in Providence he was a son of the late Matthew and Everelda (Haigh) Burns.

Mr. Burns was employed as a chef and baker for Chelo’s in Warwick for many years. He was a United States Marine Corp. veteran of the Korean War and received the Purple Heart.

He is survived by nieces and nephews, Doreen Burns, Anthony Burns, Diane Jackson, Denise Agnew and Donna Burns; a great-niece, Jennifer Cipriano; great-great-nieces, Elizabeth and Allison Cipriano; sister-in-law Carmella Burns. He was the brother of the late Edward, James, and Albert Burns.

A visitation will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2018 9-10 a.m. with a service to follow at 10 a.m. in the Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave., Warwick. Burial with military honors will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to St. Kevin Church, 333 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889 will be appreciated. Information and condolences visit, TheQuinnFuneralHome.com