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Hugh A. Burrell

Hugh A. Burrell, 83, of Guilford, formerly of New Fairfield, passed away at home. He was born on Jan. 13, 1939, in Port Chester, New York, to the late Hugo and Rachel (DeLucia) Burrell. Hugh is survived by his son Michael S. Burrell (Susan) of Guilford; and grandchildren, Jake and twins, Morgan and Luke; daughter Kristen Buffington (Brad) of New Fairfield; and grandson Zachary.

Hugh was a graduate of the University of Virginia (Bachelor of Science in Committee, 1961; Bachelor of Laws, 1964). He was a Phi Alpha Delta and member, Business Board, University of Virginia Law Review, 1963 to 1964.

Hugh practiced law for 51 years; and served the greater Danbury community specializing in real estate, estate, probate and banking law. Hugh was a principal at Burrell & Winans from 2003 to 2014. Hugh was also the former partner and served as a managing partner at Pinney, Payne, Van Lenten, Burrell, Wolfe & Dillman, P.C. from 1964 to 2003.

His memberships include: Member, Board of Directors, 1974 to 1976; Vice President, 1976 to 1979 and President, 1979 to 1981; Tax District of Candlewood Isle; Member, New England Land Title Association, 1975; Member, American Land Title Association, 1985 to 1989; Secretary, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, 1990 to 1994; Member, Board of Directors, Greater Danbury Chamber of Commerce, 1988; Chairman of the Board, 1994; Incorporator — Savings Bank of Danbury, 1994; Board of Directors, The Ann Olsen Endowment, Incorporated., 1994; Board of Directors, and Past President and Vice President of The Ridgewood Country Club.

Hugh dedicated much of his life serving the greater Danbury community and was an avid golfer prior to succumbing to Parkinson’s Disease.

Hugh will be sorely missed by the Danbury community, friends and family.

All services are private and under the care of the Clancy-Palumbo Funeral Home (Clancy Funeral Home), 43 Kirkham Ave., East Haven.