DEXTER – George E. Burns, 89, died Aug. 16, 2009, at Mayo Regional Hospital, Dover-Foxcroft. He was born June 16, 1920, in Shirley, son of Harry and Ruby (Smith) Burns. George served in the U.S. Army during World War II, and then worked as a lumberjack for most of his life. After retiring, he did volunteer work with Meals for ME. George was very active with Cambridge Baptist Church and served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. Reading and studying the Gospel was a true passion to the end of his life. And how he loved to talk with friends and family all around the U.S. He was predeceased by the love of his life and wife of 36 years, Thelma; and by his sister, Maud Ronco, in 2008. George is survived by his children and their spouses, Barry and Jan Chadbourne of Port Townsend, Wash., and Anna and Chuck Mollenkopf of Ivins, Utah; five grandchildren, Ann Marie, Jerrod, Kari, Gaynelle and Lori; six great-grandchildren; and a niece, Nancy Henry of East Hartford, Conn. George also leaves many dear friends in Cambridge and Dexter. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21, at Crosby & Neal, 61 Main St., Dexter. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, at Cambridge Baptist Church, Cambridge, with Pastor Bill Inman officiating. Burial will be at Memorial Garden Cemetery, Cambridge. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to Cambridge Baptist Church, 9 North Road, Cambridge, ME 04923. For an online guest register, go to www.CrosbyNeal.com.
GEORGE E. BURNS
