Katrena Louise Connor Burns, age 65, of Trumbull CT, passed away peacefully in her sleep May 29, 2021. Katrena was born on March 27, 1956 in Cranston Rhode Island, to Dr. Hilary Herbert and Gladys Katrena Carlile Connor. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder where she met her loving husband, John Valentine Burns, Jr. (Jack). They married in 1986 and settled in Greenwich before moving to Trumbull. Early on, she was Jack’s partner in his restaurant and catering business. Then she worked for Pitney Bowes in sales for over 20 years. She enjoyed tennis, golf, baking, and was passionate about gardening.
Survivors include her beloved husband Jack Burns, loving son, John Burns, and many siblings, in-laws, and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents and her brother Kevin Connor.
A celebration of her life was held on Saturday, June 12 at the Trumbull Marriott Shelton, Trumbull. Memorial contributions may be made to the Stratford Animal Rescue Society, PO Box 137, Stratford, CT 06615, http:// www.stratfordanimalrescue.org or the ASPCA.
