Walter Burrows (3 Oct 1932 - 21 Nov 2017)

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Location
Randalls Park Crematorium Randalls Road Leatherhead KT22 0AG
Date
5th Dec 2017
Time
2.45pm
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In loving memory of Walter Burrows who sadly passed away on 21st November 2017.
My Dad was the kindest, most generous man you could ever meet but then you all know that.
He loved people, all people, and his warmth and humour ensured that people loved him back.
He wasn't particularly ambitious, he lead a simple life.
He worked hard and laughed often.
He was passionate about his family, his business and freemasonry.
He enjoyed riding his motor bike (into his late 70s!)
He loved playing snooker and cards at his club.
He enjoyed holidays in Cyprus (same hotel with the same friends)
He often told stories, never letting the truth get in the way of a good tale.
He liked tending his Koi Carp, growing tomatoes and listening to Tony Hancock.
An ordinary life but not an ordinary man.
An extraordinary man who touched the life of all he met.
Remembered by everyone, from the car wash guy in the Town Hall Car Park to the family who held him so close, as a true gentleman.
People often use the phrase "being a Wally" in a derogatory way but for me it is a huge compliment.
If we could be just a little like our "Wally", my Dad, we could be better people.

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We miss you x

We miss you x

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Grace McSweeney wrote

A poem I have written and shared for my wonderful Grandad. You will be so missed. We all loved you very much.

Our Grandad

We had a wonderful Grandad,
One who never really grew old.
His smile was made of sunshine
And his heart was solid gold.

The stories he would tell us,
Put smiles upon our face.
You may no longer be here with us
But in our hearts you hold a place.

You are now at peace,
Your soul’s at rest.
Though we may cry now
For with your love we were so blessed.

We remember you now in love,
Your life from start to end,
And we’re just glad we knew you,
As Grandad and as Friend.

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Rod Turner donated £10 in memory of Walter

Marissa and family. We are all thinking of you today and sending our love. I willalways rememer Wallys great big smile - it put a smile on my face! Love to you all. Rod, Sarah and Jacob. xxx

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Arman Masters donated in memory of Walter

Rest In Peace Dear Gentleman

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Debbie Young wrote

Will be thinking of you all on Tuesday
Sending big hugs from so far away
All my love
Deb xxxx

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Our last visit to Nana and Grandad in 2016

Our last visit to Nana and Grandad in 2016

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Sam McSweeney donated £20 in memory of Walter

Love and miss you Grandad xxx

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His grandchildren loved him very much.

His grandchildren loved him very much.

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Dad served more than 50 years as a Freemason.

Dad served more than 50 years as a Freemason.

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