Robert C. Burr Sr.

Robert C. Burr Sr. obituary, Brockton, MA

Robert C. Burr Sr.

Robert Burr Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 29, 2017.
Robert C. Burr Sr., 88, of Brockton, died Jan. 25, 2017. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Bob was the husband of the late Marilyn M. (Celia) Burr; son of the late Roy and Ethyl (Phillips) Burr; beloved father of Carlton E. Burr Sr. (and Bonnie) of Brockton, Donna M. Busch (and Bill) of Brockton, Peter J. Burr Sr. (and Dianne) of Carver, David W. Burr Sr. (and Sherry) of Abington, Robert C. Burr Jr. (and Nanci) of Carver and Grace A. Burr (and Becky) of Candia, N.H.; grandfather of 11, Angel, Carl Jr., Danny, Peter Jr., David Jr. Stephanie, Ashley, Brian, Alexandra, Gillian and the late Jonathan; great-grandfather of 11; brother of 10 late siblings; and an uncle of many nieces and nephews. Private family service was held. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Alzheimer's Association. Visit www.waittfuneralhome.com for more information or call 508-583-7272.

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