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George Burrows Obituary
AGE: 71 • Manasquan
George T. Burrows, 71, of Manasquan, journeyed home on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at his residence after a long battle with cancer.
He leaves to miss him; his wife of 49 years, Joyce Ann (Ward); two daughters, Loree Burrows and April Bennett and her husband David; granddaughter, Katie; and his sister, Sally Burrows. George will miss playing his Bluegrass music with his friends and fishing with his "little" local buddies. He was one of the nine founding members of The Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association of New Jersey. George loved to play his Mandoline and fresh water fishing, but most of all, he loved his family. He retired from the Freehold Township Road Department after 25 years and was also an Electrician by trade, which he learned while serving in the U.S. Navy. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 24 at the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South St., Manasquan. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 25 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Old Tennent Cemetery, Tennent. In lieu of flowers, donations to 1st Baptist Church, 232 Main St., Matawan, NJ 07747 OR 1st Baptist Church, 47 South St., Manasquan, NJ 08736. For more information or to post a tribute, please visit www.neary-quinnfuneralhome.com.
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June 26, 2011
The Officers and Board of Directors of the Bluegrass & Old Time Music Association of New Jersey would like to express their condolences to the family of George Burrows, one of the founding members of the Association. The Association that George helped found has changed the lives of many people, including the undersigned, for the better and continues to flourish.
With sincere sympathy (and gratitude),
Bob Nowicki, Secretary
Sandra Tumas
June 24, 2011
Dear Joyce and Family,
So sorry to learn of George's passing. He certainly has fought for a while and is now resting and at peace. I pray that you know he is always with you. May your many memories of happier times be a comfort to all of you. Fondly, Sandra Tumas (CBS)
Beverly Hoffman
June 24, 2011
Dear Joyce and Family. I was sorry to hear of George's passing. I will always remember our good times at the Bluegrass Assoc. He will be missed.
June 23, 2011
Dear Joyce and family..Rick and I are so very sorry to hear of Georges passing. He made us laugh with his wonderful sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all.
love, Rick and Amy
Beth Ann Stefanski
June 23, 2011
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your Husband and Father. He fought a courageous battle and now he is at peace. I pray knowing that gives you comfort during this difficult time.
If there is anything I can do....please feel free to contact me.
Love to all of you.
June 23, 2011
Joyce and family, Even though we are far away our thoughts and prayers are with you. "I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." 2 Tim. 4:7 Love, Diane and Parker Brownell
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