[Nfbv-announce] Passing of Chuck Burns )Grandfather of Hannah Wages)

[Michael Kasey]

I regret to inform you of the passing of an active participant of the NFB,
Mr. Chuck Burns.

Mr. Burns is the Grandfather of Hannah Wages and Father of Laurie Wages of
the Fredericksburg Chapter.  He was active and seen at Bell, conventions and
chapter events.  We will miss him.  Please offer your prayers to the family.

 

BURNS, Charles "Chuck" E., 73, of Richmond, Va., formerly of Bethel Park,
Pa., passed away at home on Friday, June 19, 2015, after a short battle with
cancer. Loved and cherished by his wife of 40 years, Terry (Imber); two
daughters, Sheri Burns and Laurie Wages; and son-in-law, Ray Wages. Chuck
devoted his life to his family, including his grandchildren, Hannah,
Katelyn, Lexi, Luke and he will be joining Tyler in heaven. Born November 5,
1941 in Bethel Park, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a lifetime member of
the VFW and Jugoslav Club and retired from I.U.E.C. Local 6. Relatives and
friends will be welcomed at Monaghan's Funeral Home, 7300 Creighton Pkwy.,
Mechanicsville, Va. 23111, on Monday, June 22, 2015, between 4 and 7 p.m. A
memorial service will also be held in Pittsburgh, Pa. in August. His family
requests that in lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to The National
Federation of the Blind, 3230 Grove Ave., Richmond, Va. 23221, (804)
262-7057.