Obituary of Bruce C. Tainter

Bruce C. Tainter of Billerica and South Yarmouth formerly of Arlington, died suddenly, July 24, 2020. He was the beloved husband of “Terri” Maureen (Canty) Tainter to whom he was married for 36 years and together for 43. Loving and proud Dad of Megan, Ryan, and Francis. He was the son of the late Edward and Diane Tainter.  Brother of Glenn and his wife, Sandy of Virginia Beach, and his brother-in-law Kevin Canty and his wife, Mary Ellen of Billerica. Funeral from the Burns Funeral Home, 354 Boston Rd., (Rt. 3A), Billerica, Thursday, July 30 at 9:00 AM followed by a funeral mass in St. Theresa’s Church, Billerica at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours, Wednesday, 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Bruce was a 1978 graduate of Arlington High School and earned his bachelor’s degree in 1982 from the University of Lowell. He was a retired dispatch Manager, Verizon for 23 years and landscaper for 20 years. Bruce loved retirement living the dream at our Bass River Cape home and loved fishing the waters of Nantucket Sound in his Sea Fox always trying to catch the elusive striper. He tended lovingly to our beautiful house and yard that was full of hydrangeas and roses. He will be forever loved and missed but know that he had peace of mind, Life was Good, and it will all be explained to you in the end. This Buds for you. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Bruce’s name to Canty Prior Scholarship, c/o K of C, 15 Winslow St., Arlington, MA 02474. Interment will be private. www.burnsfuneralhomes.com