Francine Burns-Christensen, 60, the wife of Edward W. "Chris" Christensen died on Tuesday (January 15, 2008) at Hartford Hospital. She was born in New York City the daughter of Frank and Catherine (Reilly) Burns and was currently living in Manchester. Francine was employed by AMTRAK in customer relations. She is also survived by her son Kevin Burns of Brooklyn, NY; three brothers Kevin, Robert and Frank Burns all of CA; her sister Patricia Cuozzo of Brooklyn, NY and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held on Saturday (1/19) at 10:15 from the John F. Tierney Funeral Home 219 West Center St. Manchester followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 at St. James Church 896 Main St. Manchester. Family and friends may call at the funeral home TODAY from 2-4 & 6-8.