Burns - William W. of Roslindale, December 19, 2006. Beloved father of Scott M. and his wife Anne T. Burns of Braintree. Devoted grandfather of Ava Burns. Loving brother of Ray T. Burns of Plymouth and the late Robert Burns. Former husband of Anne (Johnstone) Burns of Brockton. Mary Ellen (O'Keefe) Burns (L.O.M.L.) of Roslindale. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Friday December 22, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John Chrysostom Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4-8 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600