RICHFIELD SPRINGS - Burr Leroy LaGrange, age 38, of County Highway 25 passed away unexpectedly on Friday evening April 14, 2006. He was born June 30, 1967 in Little Falls and since the age of 7 was raised in Litchfield. Burr was educated in Mount Markham Schools and after his graduation in 1986 he joined the United States Army serving until 1990.
For the past four years, Burr was a yard driver for the Wal-Mart warehouse in Sharon Springs. He was a member of the Church of Christ Uniting, Richfield Springs, a dedicated member of the Schuyler Lake Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed the outdoors and nature. In his leisure you would find him either hunting, motorcycling or boating.
Burr will always be remembered as a loving father and a devoted son and brother.To all who knew him they will miss his warm smile and willingness to help others. He will be truly missed by his many friends and family.
He is survived by his mother Pauline LaGrange, his foster mother Carol Westbrook; a son James LaGrange of Corning; three daughters Janee LaGrange of Corning, Danielle and Kaitlyn LaGrange both of Little Falls; five brothers, Harold LaGrange and his wife Michelle of Dolgeville, Edward LaGrange of Little Falls, William Westbrook and his wife Wendy of Edmeston, and Rodney Westbrook of Leonardsville, eight sisters; JoAnne Howe of Ilion, Mary Ann Barnes and her husband Thomas of Dolgeville, Donna Vedder and her husband Gene of Salisbury, Ruth Mamrosh and her husband James of Dolgeville, Emma Vokins of St. Johnsville, Robin Owens and her husband Brian of Clinton, Cathy Eysaman and her husband Edward of Mohawk, Tammy Khan of Herkimer, his companion Victoria Perry along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. A brother James preceded Burr in death in 1979
A Memorial Service will be on Thursday at 10:00 A.M. in the Church of Christ Uniting, Church Street, Richfield Springs, with the Reverend William Harkins, Pastor officiating.
There are no calling hours.
Members of the Schuyler Lake Volunteer Fire Department are asked to assemble in the church at 9:50 am to conduct ritualistic services.
In lieu of flowers donations to his family would be appreciated. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Funeral arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, 40 West James Street, Richfield Springs.