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Katherine J. "Kay" Burr

Katherine Burr Obituary

BURR - Katherine J. "Kay", a long-time resident of Centereach, on November 29, 2007, at the age of 88. Beloved wife of the late Ray. She leaves a loving son, Ray Burr, Jr., daughter, Robin Burke, and sons-in-law, John Burke and Guy Castro. In addition to her husband she was predeceased by a daughter, Diane Castro and daughter-in-law, Deborah Burr. She also leaves 8 cherished grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Kay was a member of the Centereach Fire Dept. Ladies Auxiliary for almost 75 years and of the Ladies Homemakers of Lake Grove. Friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, Inc. 411 Old Town Rd. Setauket. Visiting Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9PM, with a Firematic Service Monday at 7:15PM. Funeral Service Tuesday, 10AM at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment to follow at Washington Memorial Park, Coram.

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Published by Newsday on Dec. 1, 2007.

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Susan & Thomas Fahey

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