James Burns

January 5, 1961 - November 27, 2015

Hampton – James Burns, 54, of Hampton, died peacefully Friday, November 27, 2015 at Portsmouth Hospital after a motorcycle accident. He was born January 5, 1961 in Lowell, MA the son of the late James F. and Theresa C. (Fournier) Burns. James graduated from Lowell Regional Vocation School with the Class of 1979. He was a master electrician in MA & NH and at one time a commercial lobsterman out of Hampton Harbor. He had an adventurous spirit and was always looking for new places to explore. James was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. He lived life by his motto “LSLI Baby” which meant “Life is short Live It”? He will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him. Family members include his daughter, Jamie Lynn Burns of Dover; sisters, Lisa Pusateri of Naples, FL, Marybeth Bilton and her husband William of Middletown, DE; nephews, Andrew Pusateri of Naples, Ryan Bilton of Middletown; niece Shannon Bilton of Middletown and his soulmate Rose Garvin of Rollinsford and her sons Travis and Austin Garvin. At James’s request all services will be private. In lieu of flowers, do a good deed for a stranger and tell them this is for “James Burns” and pay it forward.