John D. Burrows

Mr. John D. Burrows, age 81, of Lynn, died Friday morning in the Kaplan Family Hospice House after a brief illness. He was the beloved husband of Ruth A. (Cosgrove) Burrows, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

Born in Lynn, John was the son of the late George and Lillie Burrows. He attended Lynn Schools and was a graduate of Lynn Trade School Class of 1950. He was a lifelong resident of Lynn.

John enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and proudly served his country during the Korean Conflict. He was honorably discharged as a Corporal in May of 1954.

Prior to his retirement, John was employed as a Precision Grinder for Raytheon, a position he held for over 37 years. He had previously worked at the General Electric.

For over 55 years, John was a member of the American Legion Post #291 and later Post #6. He was a member of the Gannon Golf Club and greatly enjoyed golfing and coin collecting.

In addition to his wife, he leaves his 3 children, Philip D. Burrows and his wife June of Pelham, NH, Richard A. Burrows and Lauren Kaufman of Swampscott and Diane M. Lincoln and her husband Brian of Lynn. He was the Grandfather of Peter, Broderick, Ben and Brianna Lincoln and Elizabeth, Michael and Thomas Burrows. He was the Great-Grandfather of Liam Burrows and Quinn Lincoln and is also survived by many nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late William O. and George R. Burrows.

John’s Funeral Service will be held in the CUFFE-MCGINN FUNERAL HOME, 157 Maple St. Lynn on Tuesday at 11:00AM. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Pine Grove Cemetery. Visiting Hours Monday 5-8PM. Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Kaplan Family Hospice House, 75 Sylvan St. Suite B-102, Danvers, MA 01923.