Portrait of Mary Burns

Mary Burns

, Montana

March 17, 2026

Mary Frances was born in Butte on March 25 1928 to Marguerite and Frank Moran and she passed away on March 18 2026 one week before she turned 98. She grew up on the West Side of Butte with seven sisters and one brother. St. Patricks church was the center of their life and held them all together. In 1948 Mary Frances married the love of her life Bill Burns. They were married 70 years when Bill passed away. They were blessed with 3 children John Barb Burns Elaine Bob Henningsen and Craig Debbie Burns. They made their home on Shields St. on the East Side of Butte. Their life centered around family and was built on enduring love partnership and a deep commitment to each other. Mary Frances worked for a time at the Finlen Hotel at the front desk and as a telephone operator. However her main focus…

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