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Hampden ME Obituaries and Death Notices
Saturday, June 10, 2017October of 2016, the trial date was pushed back numerous times.On Monday, after failing to appear for a scheduled hearing where he was expected to plead guilty to the charges against him, a Hampden Superior Court judge issued a warrant for Burnham's arrest. Law officials found Burnham unresponsive at his Raymond Drive home, after which he was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased. Burnham, who was the longest serving officer on the force at the time of his retirement in 2014, was well liked and inspired a website, Friends of Kevin Burnham, that features testimonials about his history of community service, local union involvement, and long period of service with the police department. The Massachusetts attorney general's office announced Tuesday it would formally drop charges against Burnham in the wake of Burnham's death. Services are to be held for Burnham Friday at 11 AM in St. Cecilia's Church, 42 Main St., Wilbraham. No calling hours. Sampson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christopher J. Burnham Memorial Scholarship Fund, Greater Springfield Credit Union, 1030 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA 01109-2098.
Monday, November 28, 2016Saint Patrick’s Day.“We ask that you remember him in your St. Patty’s Day toasts,” the tribute says.A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Denver First Church of Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., in Englewood.He is survived by Velma, and two daughters, Leila, 10, and Maya, 7; his parents, Jim “Bonnie” Donahue and Susan Kauk; his siblings, Erin “Marc” Donahue-Paynter, Colter Donahue, Z “Renee” Dusper; in-laws, Nikica and Emina Dusper; and nieces, Cleopatra and Payton.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Cody’s memory to Flying Wheels Foundation, 15055 South Golden Rd., Golden. A gofundme page has been set up for the family.
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Saturday, June 10, 2017October of 2016, the trial date was pushed back numerous times.On Monday, after failing to appear for a scheduled hearing where he was expected to plead guilty to the charges against him, a Hampden Superior Court judge issued a warrant for Burnham's arrest. Law officials found Burnham unresponsive at his Raymond Drive home, after which he was taken to Baystate Medical Center, where he was later pronounced deceased. Burnham, who was the longest serving officer on the force at the time of his retirement in 2014, was well liked and inspired a website, Friends of Kevin Burnham, that features testimonials about his history of community service, local union involvement, and long period of service with the police department. The Massachusetts attorney general's office announced Tuesday it would formally drop charges against Burnham in the wake of Burnham's death. Services are to be held for Burnham Friday at 11 AM in St. Cecilia's Church, 42 Main St., Wilbraham. No calling hours. Sampson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christopher J. Burnham Memorial Scholarship Fund, Greater Springfield Credit Union, 1030 Wilbraham Rd., Springfield, MA 01109-2098.
Monday, November 28, 2016Saint Patrick’s Day.“We ask that you remember him in your St. Patty’s Day toasts,” the tribute says.A Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Denver First Church of Nazarene, 3800 E. Hampden Ave., in Englewood.He is survived by Velma, and two daughters, Leila, 10, and Maya, 7; his parents, Jim “Bonnie” Donahue and Susan Kauk; his siblings, Erin “Marc” Donahue-Paynter, Colter Donahue, Z “Renee” Dusper; in-laws, Nikica and Emina Dusper; and nieces, Cleopatra and Payton.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Cody’s memory to Flying Wheels Foundation, 15055 South Golden Rd., Golden. A gofundme page has been set up for the family.
