“[Burr] was a model board member, somebody always looking out for the best interest of the organization and its mission and not at all focused on what’s best for him as an individual,” Slavin said.
Burr also served on the boards of numerous corporations, including American Airlines.
In 1982 Burr was awarded an honorary doctorate in recognition of his service to the University. In 1985, Burr received the Harvard Medal for service to the University and was the Chief Marshal of Harvard’s 350th Anniversary Celebration in 1986.
Burr is survived by his wife Lucy Burr and her children Wenonah and David W. Devins, as well as three children from his first marriage to the late Nancy B. Pell: Samuel H. Burr, Nancy P. Hayden, and Alice N. Pell. He also leaves nine grandchildren, three great-grandchildren and another brother, John T. Burr ’42
A memorial service will be held Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. in Memorial Church.