Joan D. Burns

Joan D. Burns UTICA, N.Y. - Joan D. Burns, 87, formerly of Chesapeake, died Feb. 26, 2009, in Faxton St. Luke's Healthcare, New Hartford, N.Y. She was born Oct. 29, 1921, in Utica, the daughter of the late David and Ruth (Kaufer) Wurz. She graduated from Whitesboro High School. On July 3, 1950, she married Thomas W. Burns in Utica. Tom preceded her in death Feb. 7, 2001. Mrs. Burns was a member of St. Christopher's Episcopal Church in Chesapeake. In her free time she enjoyed following the stock market and watching sports, specifically the Washington Redskins, the Chicago Cubs and U.S. Tennis. She is survived by in-laws, Helen and Tom Burke of Deerfield, N.Y., and Josephine Burns of Utica; nieces and nephews, Tom Burke Jr. of Colorado, Kevin Burke of Vermont, Deborah Burke of Utica, Diane Marchese of Cicero, N.Y., John Burke of Texas, Laurie Rudnick of East Syracuse, N.Y., Sue Burns of Durhamville, N.Y., Jean Burns of Oriskany, N.Y., Robert Burns of Minnesota, Michele Stanik of Fulton, N.Y., Kathy Siver of Cicero, N.Y.; a very special friend, Barbara Dorsey of Chesapeake; and several great nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the Masonic Care Community for the excellent care and companionship they offered Joan especially the staff of the Amherst Neighborhood who worked with her and made her feel like family. In addition, they would also like to thank her niece, Deborah Burke, for all the support and care she provide to Joan over the last several months. The funeral will be held today at 2 p.m. in the Dimbleby, Friedel, Williams & Edmunds Funeral Home, Forty Main St., Whitesboro, N.Y. Interment will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens, Suffolk, at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be from 1 to 2 p.m. today prior to the funeral service. Friends may consider the Masonic Care Community, 2150 Bleecker St., Utica, NY 13501 in her memory. For online expression of sympathy go to www.dimblebyfriedelfuneralhomes.com.