Burns, William E., on August 30, 2014, 81 years of age, of Stony Brook, formerly from Northport. Loving husband of Rachel. Adored father of Carolyn Wanek (Thomas), Billy Burns, Jr. (Kate), and Barbara Craft. Caring grandfather of Megan, Jennifer, Matthew, Sarah, Rachel, Ava, Henry, Lily, Eliza, Lily, Maddison, and Angus. Memorial visitation at Nolan & Taylor-Howe Funeral Home, 5 Laurel Avenue Northport Tuesday 2-5 and 7-9 PM. Funeral service Wednesday 10 AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment of ashes to follow. Donations to the Humane Society of the United States, at www.humanesociety.org, in William's memory would be appreciated.