Francis Nelson Burns

F. Nelson Burns

Retired administrator and teacher at Lowell High School;

F. Nelson Burns Jr. 75 passed away on Sunday July 4, 2021 at his home in Newburyport after a period of declining health.

Son of the late F. Nelson Burns Sr. and the late Margaret (ONeill) Burns, Nelson was born on July 28,1946.

A graduate of Keith Academy Class of 64, Nelson received his B.A. Degree from Merrimack College and his Masters of Education Degree from

Boston College.

Nelson spent his entire professional career as an educator. He was an administrator at Greater Lowell Technical High School where he received the U.S. Secretary of Education Award for the most outstanding technical program in the country. Prior to his retirement, Nelson was an administrator and teacher at Lowell High School.

Nelson also served as the Newburyport representative on the Whittier Regional Voc-Tech School Committee. He was a member of MACC Massachusetts Association of School Committees.

An avid Boston Celtics and New England Patriots fan, Nelson especially enjoyed spending time on the beach at Plum Island.

He is survived by his son, F. Nelson Burns III of Boston, his brother Lawrence Burns of Lowell, and his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Jane and William Mullen of Dracut. Nelson is also survived by two lifelong friends, Leo Dunn of Ogunquit, ME and his cousin Dennis Hagler of Boston.

At Nelsons request, all services were held privately for the family. E-condolences may be sent to www.odonnellfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by the ODONNELL FUNERAL HOME LOWELL (978) 458-8768.

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