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Burr, Peter N.
Peter N. Burr, 71, passed away peacefully at home after a short fight with lung cancer. He was born in Bridgeport, CT to the late Hazel and Albert Burr. He lived in Fairfield until 2010 when he retired and moved to Wilmington, NC.
Peter graduated from Morris Harvey College in Charleston, West Virginia. He worked for RT Vanderbilt Company, Norwalk, CT, for 25 years in various jobs – purchasing, sales, and, lastly, HR. He loved to work on things – rebuilding houses, his Little British Cars, woodworking on his new lathe. Kids loved him because he had all the toys – bikes, motorcycles, skis, boats, kayaks, target and skeet shooting. He loved being outdoors and he loved teaching kids to have fun. He could argue a point until he was blue in the face or you gave up, whichever came first, but once you were his friend, it was forever. He had no mere acquaintances.
Peter was an enthusiastic member of the British Motor Cars of the Cape Fear, Wilmington Area Woodworkers Association, UNCW's CEN program and the Buccaneer Gun Club.
A beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to all, he leaves his wife of 45 years, Karen, his daughter, Abigail, and her husband, Dustin Reynolds, his son, Geoffrey, his wife, Carrie, and their two beautiful redheads, Charlotte and Callie, his brother Todd and his family, (he was predeceased by his brother, Howard) niece Julie Cox and her family, nephew John Burr and his family, nephews Ryan Burr and his family, and Dan Burr, as well as so many other family and friends.
A funeral service was held on Sunday, February 28, 2016 at Andrews Mortuary, Market Street, Wilmington, NC at 2:00 PM. Instead of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity. Share memories and condolences with the family at andrewsmortuary.com. A memorial service and interment of his ashes will be held at a later date in Fairfield, CT.

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Published by Connecticut Post on Mar. 13, 2016.

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JB Williamson

March 28, 2016

Always looked forward to seeing Peter up at "The Garage"...pulling up in one UK Motor or another. Indeed a pleasure to have known you. Thoughts and prayers.

March 15, 2016

Dear Karen and family, I was so sad to read of Peter's passing. You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Tess Fitelson, Fairfield, Connecticut

Paul & Laurie Howard

March 13, 2016

Karen, Jeff & Abbie,

Our sincere condolences. You got to see two of our boys born and saw all three play in the stream that bordered our yards. Abbie allowed Laurie and I the occasional date night when sitting for the boys. Jeff and I would provide the manual labor whenever Pete would tackle one of his many projects. We are deeply saddened by his passing. We hope to see you at the Memorial. Our prayers are with you.

Bill Buedinger Jr.

March 5, 2016

I was saddened to hear of Peter's passing, and my thoughts and prayers are to the Burr family.

March 2, 2016

Dear Karen,
I was shocked to read about Peter in the Star News last week. My last memory is seeing you both at OC on your way in to dinner. Our thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Cecile and Fred Blankenhorn

Lynn Peel

March 2, 2016

To Karen and family ... I was so shocked to hear this sad news - I worked with Pete until his retirement and he was always telling me I should consider Wilmington when I retired! I know he loved the years he spent there. His sense of humor and fairness were an inspiration. Please know you are held in prayer

Kait Halstead Thomas

March 1, 2016

My sincere condolences for your loss. I was lucky enough to work with Pete at Vanderbilt. He always had a smile on his face and had the innate ability to make you laugh even when you wanted to cry. He will be greatly missed!!

Art Delgrosso

March 1, 2016

Dear Karen and family,
Pete was a best friend to me and my family and could not have done more to help me at work or home. His good humor and strong work ethic made every day better. I will always remember the many great times we had together at RTV and home. All of us have lost a great friend and colleague. My deepest sympathy to the family.

Dee Gomez

March 1, 2016

To the Burr Family;
I had the honor to worked with Pete at Vanderbilt for many years. Pete always had a smile on his face! My thoughts and prayers and with your family, Pete, rest in peace!!

Sue and Chuck Kelly

March 1, 2016

Dear Karen and family,
Working and knowing Peter all these years here at RTV was so much fun. He was a great guy. May you find comfort knowing how much we all loved him and how we will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene Simmons

March 1, 2016

To the Burr family,
I had the opportunity to work with Peter while he was working in HR at Vanderbilt. He not only was an advocate for the company in his position as our HR person but he was a true example of kindness, understanding and joy; of which all mankind should represent. I missed him when he retired from company. He will always be in my heart for all of the kind conversations we had just about life in itself. I know this is hard for you Carrie but you have a legacy of good memories to hold on to that Peter left for you and the family...a legacy of what mankind should always represent. My most sincere condolences.

Peggy Kachala

March 1, 2016

I worked with Peter at RT Vanderbilt for many years. He was such a great guy, a pleasure to work with and a pleasure to know. A great loss for all who knew him. My deepest sympathy to his family on the loss of a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. Rest in peace Peter....

Roxanne Mckoy

March 1, 2016

My Condolences to you and the Family, I have worked with Peter at RT Vanderbilt. and he was a pleasure to work with.

Debbie Felter

March 1, 2016

Karen and family: This was a total shock. Pete always made me laugh and smile. I had the pleasure of working with him for so many years. He will be truly missed, but his memories will be my heart forever. Debbie Felter

Rhomie Heck

February 29, 2016

I worked with Peter at Uniroyal Chemical/Chemtura and he was a complete joy to work with and just to be with. I was shocked to learn of his passing and would like to express my deepest condolences to his family.

February 29, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Peter at R. T. Vanderbilt. He had a great sense of humor and was a pleassure to work with. God bless you all. Joanne Clark

February 29, 2016

The world lost a bit of humor in the passing of Pete. You could not help but smile while around him. He will be greatly missed. Thoughts and prayers from the entire Nola family.
Chris, Kam, Nick, and Phoebe Nola

Tracy Peters

February 29, 2016

Geoff,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Tracy

February 29, 2016

Dear Karen and family,

I just received this horrible news and I am so sorry to hear. Peter meant a great deal to me personally and he was one of the first people who believed in me and my company. I owe a great deal of gratitude for his efforts. I have known Pete for 36 years and he was one of the most wonderful person you would want to meet. Charlie Hinnant

February 29, 2016

I worked with Peter for many years at RTV. He was such a fun person to work with, easy to get along with and just an all around great guy. It was a pleasure to know him. I know your loss will be great. With sincere condolences, Chris Davis.

February 29, 2016

A great guy and certainly missed by each and every one of us who knew him, worked with him, and partied with him !
Our deepest sympathies to Karen and all the family.
Cathryn and Randy

Linda Daniello

February 29, 2016

Dear Karen and family,
We are thinking of you and your family at this very sad time. I feel so blessed to have worked and known Pete for so many years. He was a kind man with a wonderful personality that brought smiles to all. May the joyful memories live on in your heart forever and give you ever lasting comfort.
Sincerely,
Linda and Fred Daniello

Tom Jablonowski

February 29, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. I knew Peter from Uniroyal/Crompton, and I remember he always had a great smile on his face.

Bob Mitchell

February 28, 2016

Dear Karen and family - words can't express what it means to lose such a wonderful person. I got to know Pete (and you) through Landfall CERT, the Car Show, and CEN. He was a kind, caring, thoughtful person who departed this part of the journey too soon. Heaven has another great spirit. . .

February 28, 2016

Karen,
We are so sorry we missed the service. Peter was such a wonderful guy. Always a leader and very active participant in club activities. We will miss him. I hope you will continue to be active.
Bill & Gail Massey

February 28, 2016

Dear Burr Family,
Don and I have many fond memories of Pete from our days at Morris Harvey. Never an unkind word or thought about anyone. Always willing to help out and never asking for anything in return.
Don and Pete were fraternity brothers and the memories will be everlasting.
RIP our dear friend and sending lots of Alpha Sig love your way.

Don and Carolyn Anderson

Pam Kelly

February 28, 2016

Dear Karen,
Thinking of all of you during this sad time. Pete was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed. Ken and I send love and prayers for comfort and peace to all of you.
Pam

Pam and John McNeill

February 28, 2016

Karen -
We send our heartfelt condolences to you today and in the weeks ahead. Peter always had a smile and a wave as we passed by your home, whether going for a walk with you, preparing for a car rally, or packing up for a sporting event. A special husband, father, and granddad. May memories of those joyful times give you comfort.

Bob Tyler

February 27, 2016

I knew Peter from his tenure at Uniroyal and from calling at RTV. Well liked and respected. Heartfelt condolences to the family.

Richard Karpeles

February 27, 2016

Dear Burr family,
I will always fondly recall my years working with Peter at Uniroyal Chemical/Crompton and even the subsequent meetings with Peter at Vanderbuilt. He was a wonderful person and he will be sorely missed. My wife Patricia and I send our deepest condolences for your loss.

February 27, 2016

Dear Karen and Family.
We are thinking of you at this sad time; remembering Peter fondly; and most of all wishing you peace and comfort.
Pat and Bob Llodra

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