Valerie R. Burchill, 83 of Chili passed peacefully on February 27, 2017 surrounded by her family. She is survived by her children Jeffrey (Mary) Burchill, Beth Burchill & partner Tim Fingland, Mary-Lynn Burchill & partner Brian Ryder, sister Barbara Bassett of Cincinnati, brother-in-law Bob Jones of Henrietta and nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. She is survived by her beloved cat, Sterling, along with five grand cats she adored.
Valerie was predeceased by her brother Charles Rogers, sister Virginia Jones, sister-in-law Rosalee Rogers and brother-in-law Paul Bassett.
Valerie was born to the late Harry and Fleda Rogers on June 3, 1933 in Rochester, NY. She graduated from Brighton High School in 1951. Valerie was a homemaker and worked at RIT until she retired. She enjoyed working as an election inspector for many years.
Throughout her life, Valerie was an active volunteer for Girl Scouts, Meals on Wheels, JDRF walk at RIT, ushered for RBTL and the Eastman Theater.
Among other activities she enjoyed throughout her life were sewing children’s clothes, crafting, traveling with her daughters, attending movies, the local theater, Big Band concerts, couponing (she always loved getting a ‘freebie’), going to the casino and socializing with friends at various senior centers.
Fond memories of her include her sense of humor along with her telling you the way it was. She inspired & encouraged her children to be independent and adventurous. She was hospitable and accepting of others often showing her love through dishes she prepared often making a great pot of chili! The one show she couldn’t miss was Steve Harvey who made her laugh. She was a progressive woman in her thoughts and never left the
house without her lipstick on!
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Meals on Wheels through the Visiting Nurse Service at vnsnet.com in memory of Valerie.
Valerie’s Memorial Gathering will be held, May 20th, Noon – 3pm at J.W. Jones Hall in Caledonia. Food provided by caterer Rene Kuilman of Rene’s Cafe.