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Jane Burr Obituary

Jane Burr
Jane Burr passed away on June 8th, 2023 at the age of 98. She was born on August 18, 1925. She was predeceased by her husband Emerson Burr; she is survived by her son, Bruce Burr and two nieces, Susan Burr Longenecker of Jonestown, PA and Nancy Burr McCann of Phoenix, AZ, and three granddaughters, and a great-grandson. Jane maintained a memory of an elephant up until the end; she had a sharp wit, great sense of humor and a joy to be around. She will be well remembered by all who knew and loved her.
Private internment was on June 12th.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Jun. 27, 2023.

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susan Longenecker

June 28, 2023

I will always miss you Aunt Jane.

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June 27, 2023

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