Allan L. Burns

Allan L. Burns, 77, of Merrimack, passed away peacefully at Southern New Hampshire Medical Center on Wednesday, December 18, 2024. He is the beloved husband of Denise (Heroux) Burns, with whom he shared 53 wonderful years of marriage with.

Allan was born in Nashua on January 13, 1947, to the late Richard and Mary (Hagerty) Burns. Growing up, Allan attended St. Patrick’s School, before graduating from Nashua High with the class of 1965.

Following high school, Allan went on to proudly serve his country in the United Sates Navy, aboard the USS Allagash, until he was honorably discharged in 1969.

Allan worked as a warehouse man and a truck driver for over 42 years for Law Logistics, before retiring in 2013.

In his free time, Allan was a motorcycle enthusiast, a passion he discovered at a very young age and continued throughout his life; he took great pride in taking care of his Harley. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife on their motorcycle to various destinations including Daytona, Myrtle Beach, and the Florida Keys. He and his wife also fondly remember their 50th wedding anniversary trip to Hawaii.

Allan was a very self-sufficient person, he was able to do just about anything that was needed from him, around the house. He enjoyed wood working, as well as leather making. In his younger years, Allan enjoyed hunting and fishing and had an enthusiasm in weightlifting. A strong willed, outspoken man who enjoyed spending time with his family.  

In addition to his wife Denise, Allan is survived by his three children Keith R. Burns, Steven R. Burns, and Gregg P. Burns; his three grandchildren Michael Allan Burns, Caitlyn A. Burns, and Mary E. Burns; his three siblings Dennis Burns, Timothy Burns, and Daniel Burns; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Allan was predeceased by his brother Russell Burns and his sister Mary-Ann (Burns) Rozumek.

Family and friends are invited to Allan’s visitation on THURSDAY, December 26th from 4 until 7 PM at ROCHETTE FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 21 Kinsley Street, Nashua. His Funeral Mass will take place on FRIDAY, December 27th at 10 AM at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic lake Road, Merrimack. KINDLY MEET AT CHURCH. His interment and presentation of military honors will take place at a later date in the New Hampshire Veteran’s Cemetery, Boscawen. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to the American Heart Association https://www.heart.org/?form=FUNELYZXFBW or to the American Cancer Society, https://www.cancer.org/donate.html

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