Jean M. Burrill

PITTSBURG, NH – Mrs. Jean M. Burrill, 67, of Pittsburg, NH, passed away late Friday evening, March 20, 2009, at the Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, NH, with her loving family by her side. Jean was born in Weymouth, Mass., on May 21, 1941, a daughter of George H. Corey and Viola M. (Rounds) Corey. Jean went to school in Abington, Mass., and graduated from high school in the Class of 1959. She married her high school sweetheart, David Burrill, on July 2, 1961. The Burrills moved to Derry, NH, in 1969. Jean worked in the insurance industry for many years in both Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In 1985, they moved to Pittsburg, NH, and purchased the Powderhorn Lodge which they operated until 2000. In 1987, they also started the Granite State Power Equipment company where Jean was the bookkeeper and owner/operator. She was always very involved in both businesses. Mrs. Burrill also served the town of Pittsburg for 15 years on the Board of Selectmen, and was the first woman elected to that position in the town’s history. Jean enjoyed her time at the beach in Hampton, NH, and she also enjoyed sitting around a campfire. She cherished quality time with family and friends, and she always had an open door and loved to have visitors. She was known especially for her love of holiday cooking, when her family was near, and she will remembered as a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother (known to all as “Nana”), and aunt. Jean was a friend to many who will miss her dearly. Mrs. Burrill is survived by her husband of nearly 48 years, David Burrill of Pittsburg, NH; a daughter, Joanne and husband Clifton “Kip” Cilley, Jr., of Pittsburg; a son, Paul Burrill and wife, Wanda, of Pittsburg; two sisters, Barbara Sellingham of Thornton, NH, and Shirley Dubeau of Salem, Ct.; a brother, Paul Corey, of East Bridgewater, Mass.; four grandchildren, Michael Burrill, Marrisa Burrill, Matthew Burrill, and Sonjia Cilley; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Calling hours will be held at the Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook, NH, on Tuesday, March 24, 2009, from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 25, at 1:00 p.m. at the West Thornton United Methodist Church on Route 3 in West Thornton, NH, with her brother-in-law, The Reverend Timothy Dubeau officiating. A committal service will immediately follow at the Mad River Cemetery in Thornton, NH. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mrs. Burrill may be made to the 45th Parallel EMS Group, c/o Chief Harry Brown, 181 Corliss Lane, Colebrook, NH 03576. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Jean M. Burrill

May 21, 1941 - March 20, 2009