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Joan Burr Obituary
Joan Ames Burr died peacefully on Monday, November 7 with family and her Pastor at her side. She was born July 14, 1923 in North Easton, Massachusetts, the fourth daughter of Lucy Fuller of Milton, Massachusetts and the second daughter of her mother and Winthrop Ames, her father, the well-known theatrical producer and director in New York.
Joan attended the Chapin School for Girls in New York City and St. Timothy's in Maryland, and studied at the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston.
In 1942 she married John Thayer Burr of Needham, Massachusetts. In 1957 they moved from Massachusetts to St. Croix, Virgin Islands with their four children, where they lived for 16 years.
Joan was a gifted and prolific painter. She exhibited her paintings locally in the Virgin Islands, and when the Burr's relocated to Florida, Joan exhibited in Delray Beach, Lake Worth, Captiva, Fort Myers, Sanibel, Naples and with the Arts Council of Southwest Florida. The Burr's moved to Gulf Breeze in 1991.
Joan Burr's art work has won many awards and reflects the bright and fresh colors of the Caribbean and Florida. She painted with a palette knife in oils and in water color.
Mrs. Burr leaves her devoted husband of 69 years, John Thayer Burr, four children: Winthrop Ames Burr (Barbara) of Milton, Massachusetts; Evelyn Thayer Burr Brignoli (Richard - deceased) of Greenwich, CT; John Thayer Burr, Jr. (Anne)of New Orleans, LA; Timothy Fuller Burr (Marguerite) of Gulf Breeze, FL; eight grandchildren including: Winthrop Ames Brignoli of Greenwich, CT; Christopher Thayer Burr Brignoli of Port Townsend, WA; Valentine Burr Friedman of New York, NY; Adam Tucker Burr of Suffern, NJ; Emily Ames Burr of Silver Spring, MD; Lisa Conti Burr of Brooklyn, NY; David Thayer Burr of Washington, DC; Catherine Ames Burr of New Orleans, LA. Her six great grandchildren include: Hope Iris Brignoli, River Gabriel Brignoli, Silas Burr Friedman, Ella Frieda Burr, Quinn Ames Friedman, Sarah Ames Brignoli.
A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 11th at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Gulf Breeze at 10:30 AM. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Manna Food Bank and the Waterfront Rescue Mission.
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Sand Ames
November 4, 2020
My Aunt Joan was my mother's (Catherine {Judy}) younger sister. I have seen some great movie camera films of my mother & Aunt Joan when they were youngsters - playing in the pool at my Grandfather's (Winthrop Ames) home & also riding on their ponies. I have great memories playing with my cousins, Wyn & Lin, at the beach & staying with my Aunt Joan & Uncle Johnny when I was about 10 & living with my Grandmother.
Michelle Duprey
November 23, 2011
Caroline,
My condolences to you (and the rest of the family) on the loss of your aunt. May she rest in peace.
Mae Ling Doherty
November 12, 2011
To all,
I remember spending some very enjoyable weekends with my second cousins Joan and John in Boca Raton when I was in school back in 1978. I will always remember her warmth and words to me. Over the years, my mother (Rosina Coolidge) would enjoy receiving her beautiful hand painted cards. My heartfelt wishes to John and the family. Warmest Regards, Mae Ling (Coolidge) Doherty
Sand Ames
November 12, 2011
So sorry to hear about Aunt Joan. I remember all my cousins from when I lived back East. I love you all. I loved Aunt Joan & Uncle Johnny alot. We had great times when I was about 10.
Love & sympathy from her sister, "Judy's" daughter -- Sandy.
Susie and. Bob Spencer
November 11, 2011
Tim: so sorry for the loss of your Mom. May she rst in peace.. Love and prayers.
Mimi Lapeyre Orr
November 10, 2011
Dear John and Anne,
I'm so sorry for your loss. I'm thinking of you both and your family at this sad time.
Love,
Mimi
You both in Queset Garden at statue Pan, 1929
Carol
November 9, 2011
As your elder sister's (Catherine/Judy) daughter, I appreciated your love and help at the time of that event. I treasure the old photographs I have of you and her together at Queset House.
Tad and Katherine
November 9, 2011
Your love has brightened our lives.
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