AUBURN TWP. – Margarette “Mardi” Eleanor Burr (nee Kushner), age 89, of Auburn Township, passed away Nov. 20, 2016, at Burton Healthcare.
Born June 14, 1927, she had been an Auburn resident for 80-plus wonderful years.
Mardi devoted her life to her faith, community and caring for others. She treasured the country life, change of seasons and natural farming environment.
Mardi was married to William A. Burr, also deceased.
She was the beloved mother of Albert (deceased) and Jeffrey (Kristi) Burr, of Claridon Township; cherished grandmother to Sarah Jane Burr (deceased) and step-grandson, Carl Hans Muller, of Santa Fe, N.M.; aunt of numerous nieces and nephews; and dear friend of Mark (Gwen) Alexander, of Concord Township.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, Nov. 26 at 4 p.m. at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 8634 East Washington St., Bainbridge Township.
A gathering will follow the service at the Burns Lindow Building, 8465 Bainbridge Solon Road, Bainbridge, with a private interment at a later date.
The family suggests donations in memory of Mardi Burr to the BCC Nevus Syndrome Life Support Network, P.O. Box 321, Burton, OH 44021 or Chagrin Falls Congregation of Jehovah Witnesses.
Burr Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Chardon is handling arrangements. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.