Obituary: William Michael "Mike" Burnham, Employed With the Polaroid Corp. For 29 Years

Obituary from Peterson-O’Donnell Funeral Home.

William Michael “Mike” Burnham 77, of Danvers, beloved husband of Beverly Ann (Bouchard) Burnham, died, Wednesday, April 29th, 2015 at Lahey Clinic in Burlington surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Gloucester, he was the son of the late William S. and Dorothy (Crabtree)Burnham. He was raised and educated in Rockport and Gloucester and was a graduate of Gloucester High School, Class of 1957. He continued his education at Wentworth Institute and Northeastern University.

An honorably discharged veteran, he served his country as a member of the United States Army National Guard in Fort Sill, Oklahoma.

Mr. Burnham had been employed with the Polaroid Corporation for 29 years until the time of his retirement.

A loving husband and father he enjoyed traveling, family gatherings, woodworking and fishing.

Mike is survived by his loving wife of 15 years, his sons, William Burnham Jr and his wife Lisa of Clarkston, Michigan and David Burnham and his wife Garbrielle of Boxford, his daughter, Tammy Rolfe and her husband Jeff of Sebastian, Florida, his step-children, Jeanne Howard, William and James Puopolo, Matthew Abell and Elizabeth Jolly, several grandchildren and his cousin Patricia Nunes of Magnolia. He was also the husband of the late Judy (Callahan) Burnham formerly of Gloucester.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral services are private. Assisting the family with the arrangements is the Peterson-O’Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Mike’s memory to the ICU at Lahey Clinic, 5th Floor, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, Ma 01805. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com