Her parents, Carl and Adeline (Whipple) Pike welcomed their daughter into the world on July 25, 1932, in Fitzwilliam, NH. She grew up in Gilsum, NH attending Vilas School in Alstead, NH and later was a graduate of Keene High School.
In earlier years, Sylvia enjoyed her time helping on the family farm, the Whipple Farm on Whipple Hill in Winchester, NH.
She married the love of her life, Maurice R. Burroughs on September 23, 1950. The couple purchased a farm in East Alstead, NH, renovating the entire house themselves, and enjoyed many proud moments creating wonderful memories there together.
In her early years, Sylvia enjoyed snowmobiling and was a member of a local snowmobile club. She loved going to Moosehead Lake in Maine, and especially loved trips to the ocean.
Following retirement, Sylvia and her husband created beautiful woodcrafts, and would offer their creations at area fairs. She enjoyed her time at the Keene Senior Center, and lunch with the ladies.
With her grandchildren living next door, Sylvia’s favorite memories were of watching her grandkids running through the field, coming over to her house, to spend time with her.
She will be greatly missed by many, especially her son, Maurice Burroughs and his wife, Tracey, of Keene; her grandchildren, Lindsey Christoffersen and her husband, Jonny, Gregory Burroughs and his wife, Madison; her great-grandchildren, Claire Christoffersen, Grayson Christoffersen, Colter Burroughs; her nieces, Jane Derosier and her husband Larry, Debbie McShinski, her nephews, Danny Pike and his longtime partner, Shelly Patenaude, Ronnie Burroughs, Bobby Burroughs and his wife Cheryl; her great-niece, Rachel Malynowski and her husband Mark; her great-nephew, Josh Derosier; her great-great-nieces, Becki Burroughs, Sherry Burroughs; her great-great-nephews, Tyler Malynowski, Kaylee Malynowski; and many other extended family members. Her husband of 55 years, Maurice Ray Burroughs died in 2006. Three sisters, Barbara Johnson, Charlotte Pike, and Beryl Pike, predeceased her.
Services for Mrs. Burroughs will be held privately by the family. Burial in the West Cemetery, Alstead, will be held in the spring.
For those who wish, donations may be made in her memory to the Keene Senior Center, 312 Marlboro Street, Suite 100, Keene, NH 03431; or to the Meals on Wheels Program, c/o Home Healthcare Hospice and Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431.
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