Joshua Adam Burns

Joshua Adam Burns, 40, of Taunton, MA, formerly of Attleboro, MA, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully at his residence on Tuesday, November 1, 2022.Born in Attleboro, MA on August 21, 1982, he was a son of Steven P. Burns and his wife, Maribeth Thomas, of Taunton, MA and the late Robin Marie (Phinney) Burns. He was raised and educated in the City of Attleboro where he continued to reside until moving to Taunton ten years ago. He graduated from Attleboro High School in 2001.Joshua was employed in the fast food industry for many years having worked at both McDonalds and Wendy's in North Attleboro.He enjoyed creative writing, painting with acrylics, testing his luck on scratch tickets, and listening to country music.Joshua had his own YouTube channel, loved to go for rides in his car, had a fascination with keys, and was a fan of both Seinfeld and Married with Children television shows.In addition, he leaves his brothers: Derek A. Burns and his wife, Rodalene Burns, of Providence, Rhode Island and Matthew S. Burns of Taunton, MA and several aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. He was the brother of the late Amanda J. Burns.Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Memorial Visitation in Celebration of his Life on Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 2:00 - 4:00 pm in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.A prayer service will commence at the conclusion of visitation at 4:00 pm on November 17, 2022 in the "Memorial Chapel".Burial will be private.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name and honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN.For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lake funeral home.com.Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA. 508-695-0200