David P. Burns, Sr.

Dave Burns, 71, of Dagsboro DE, quietly passed away on March 28, 2025. He was formerly from College Park, MD. He was a wonderful, loving and kind husband, father, grandfather, brother, son and friend. He had a quick wit and a easy smile for everyone.

He was born in Warren Ohio to Robert and Mildred Burns. Dave quit school to join the Marine Corp in 1971 during the Vietnam Era. There he earned his GED. Afterwards he worked at Koppers, Inc in Masury, Ohio, where he completed an apprenticeship and became a journeyman machinist. When the steel industry closed in the area, he secured a position at the Washington Post Newspaper and moved his family to College Park, MD In 1991, he changed jobs and worked for the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He retired from federal service in 2017.

He always enjoyed fishing and doing crossword puzzles. He loved sitting on his front porch and talking to the neighbors. The most joy he got was from spending time with his family especially his kids and grandkids and all their friends who affectionately called him Papa Burns. Devoted husband of 50 years to Linda Sue Burns; Beloved father of David Burns Jr. (Shari), Patrick Burns, (Lori) and the late Lisa Burns; Cherished grandfather of Dylan Burns, Sean Burns, John Davis Jr. and Vincent Davis. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and a multitude of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mildred Burns and siblings Jane, William, Raymond and Edward.