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Joy BURR Obituary

Aged 84. Passed away peacefully on 13 February 2024 with family by her side. Wife of the late Alvin Burr and dearly loved mother of Steven and Julie Burr, Philip and Charlie Burr, and Althea and David Doeg. Loved grandma to Deearn and Jordan Cox, Danyon Doeg and Tarryn, Jack and Sami Burr, Marcus and Annabel Burr. Loved great-grandma to Maci Burr and Maggie Cox. According to Joy's wishes, a private funeral has been held.


Published by Taranaki Daily News on Feb. 21, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
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Melanie Brown

November 27, 2024

May you rest in peace Joy. Memories of sneaking out of bed with Althea and watching movies from behind the couch, marching practice, playing Tobi the King (pug), kindness and warm safety and love in your home. Thank You for all you gave to this world and the families you touched x

Evan & Kay Mita

March 10, 2024

Sincere condolences to the Burr family on the sad passing of Joy. A lovely lady who was always happy to share her vast gardening knowledge.

Fiona Watson

February 25, 2024

Thinking of you all. So sorry to hear of Joy's passing.

New Plymouth Ex Police Group members

Dallas Hamblin

February 24, 2024

My thoughts are with you Althea and Steve. I am so sorry for your loss of mum! Take care xxx
RIP Joy xxx

Ann Ratahi

February 24, 2024

I extend my Sympathy to you all. My Memory of Joy was way back in day when Police wives would meet in NP once a month. We had the pleasure of going to see Joys garden she developed which was on a slope with a wandering path to the bottom. It was amazing. A great credit to her.
A lovely lady.

Tito and Val Waller

February 23, 2024

Sorry to read of Joy's passing. Sending lots of aroha to Althea, Dave, Pip and the extended Burr family.

Yvonne KING

February 23, 2024

A wonderful lady and, together with Alvinn, wonderful neighbours.

Kelvin and Jenette Hucker

February 23, 2024

Dear Steve, Julie and family
We are so sorry to hear of Joy´s passing.
Our thoughts are with you.
Kelvin and Jenette

Marion Holmes

February 22, 2024

So sorry to read of Joy's passing. Joy, Alvin and the three kids were great neighbours. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

Marion Holmes ( Muir)

Maree Leach

February 22, 2024

My condolences to the family.
Somewhere there will be a garden waiting for her to tend, and Alvin will be her right hand man again.
Fond memories of our cross country held on their gorgeous property.

Darryll Senior

February 22, 2024

I remember the days she would take us to the swimming hole and always willing to give us all a lift ,my hearts goes out to all she is a lovely woman to have known

Kaye Collins

February 22, 2024

Steve, Julie and families. With deepest sympathy to you all.

Graeme and Marg

February 22, 2024

Steve and Julie . So sorry to see that your Mum has died Steve . Our thoughts are with you both and your extended family .Graeme and Marg

Sue Kerr

February 22, 2024

Hi Julie. So sorry to hear of the loss of your mum.

Robyn Batryn (Roberts)

February 22, 2024

My condolences go out to your family. I remember both your parents well. They were lovely people.
May they both rest in peace.

Tony,Jan,Lara and Marc Williams

February 21, 2024

Goodbye to our dear friend and neighbour for 25 years, always could be found in her garden creating a wonderful space.
Our thoughts are with you Steve, Pip and Althea and family as you farewell your lovely mother. Rest in peace with Alvin.
The Williams family

Frankie Owen

February 21, 2024

Our thoughts are with you all at this very sad time, please accept our heartfelt sympathy.
We have fond memories of Joy. Kindest regards to you all Frankie Owen and family.

George Williams

February 21, 2024

Remember alvin with Ecko the Police dog. Awesome guy, awesome dog. Especially having a play T Alvins home. Both sadly missed, so sad they have passed but will be together again in the Spirit World.

Wendy Waite

February 21, 2024

Dear Althea and family - with love and deepest sympathy in the sad loss of your dear Mum. I remember meeting her when we worked together at Phoenix and what a lovely lady. Think of you so often Althea. Wendy Waite

June McGreevy

February 21, 2024

So sorry to read of Joy´s passing - please accept our deepest sympathy. She loved her garden and family - have lovey memories of times spent together when the children were young before Alvin´s promotion to Rotorua. Rest in peace Joy. June McGreevy & family

Mangorei School

February 21, 2024

Our thoughts are with the whole family at this sad time. Joy was always thoughtful toward Mangorei School and we have many fun filled memories using the wonderful farm for our school cross country over the years. Thousands of kids got to enjoy the amazing setting down by the Waiwhakaiho. Joy was at ease on the gator transporting our gear and less mobile parents, grand parents (and staff) up and down the hill.
We will always remember her generosity and her love of gardening.
Mangorei School Staff & Community

Nell Probyn

February 21, 2024

Our deepest sympathy to you Althea and all the family. Nell and Noel Probyn

Suzie Cunningham

February 21, 2024

Our thoughts are with you all on the loss of your mother.
Wonderful memories of time at Urenui beach many years ago, Deeest Sympathy from Marcia and Suzie Cunningham

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February 21, 2024

Don Betts

February 21, 2024

My sincere condolences to Joy's family. I was privileged to have known Joy, as well as Alvin, back in the days of Newton King Ltd.
Joy had a positive attitude and always a smile when talking with her. Rest in peace Joy.

Ian Fankhauser

February 21, 2024

Sorry to here of Joy's passing. I was associated with her at bell block garden centre and she was a lovely lady. Thinking of you at this sad time.
Ian Fankhauser

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