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Thoughts & prayers for all of you during this difficult time, Nancy definitely made the world a better place, her heartfelt kindness will never be forgotten - God Bless
Sadowski Family
October 04, 2025 | Warren, PA | Acquaintance
Wishing you strength and comfort through this difficult time. Please except my warmest condolences.
Ronald Weeks
October 03, 2025 | Peoria, AZ | Friend
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Dixie (Mary Weeks) Weeks
October 02, 2025 | Peoria, AZ | Friend
Nancy your life was a blessing.Your memory a treasure. Everytime I think of you I smile. You will be greatly missed.With my love and deepest sympathy to your family. Love Dixie Weeks
Mary Weeks
October 02, 2025 | Peoria, AZ | Friend
I am sorry for your loss. Sending deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Orrissa Pierson Greenwald
Orrissa Greenwald
October 02, 2025 | Jamestown, NY | Classmate
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Michael Weeks
October 01, 2025 | Locust, NC | Friend
I will miss her very much, such a good friend!
Diana Saxton
October 01, 2025 | Ripley, NY | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Louann Seeley Stephens
October 01, 2025 | Williamsville, NY | Classmate
I am sorry for your loss. My condolences and prayers are with your family.
Connie Paul
September 30, 2025 | Friend
RIPLEY- Nancy Ann Burlingame, 72, of Ripley, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, PA. She was born April 15, 1953, in Nyack, NY, the daughter of the late Clarence E. and Helen Ananenko Burlingame.
Nancy was a 1971 graduate of Sherman Central School. After earning a BS in Interdisciplinary Sciences from Eisenhower College, she worked as a veterinarian’s assistant and then a land agent for a gas company before turning to dairy farming in South Ripley for the next 25 years.
Nancy was a skilled artist and photographer, an accomplished cook, and an expert gardener—growing a vast vegetable garden as well as an extensive and beautiful flower garden. As part of the West NY Hosta Society, she developed a new variety of hosta. She also cared deeply for animals—from the many horses that she bred, trained, and rode, to the corgis and other dogs she cared for, to the abandoned kittens that frequently turned up on her doorstep. She used her creativity to bring great joy to her family and friends, including organizing a yearly, themed birthday party for far-flung relatives.
Nancy is survived by her loving companion of over 50 years, Stephen Chylinski of Ripley, NY; a sister, Jill Manchester of Yarmouth, ME; a brother, Nick (Susan) Burlingame of Alfred, NY; and four nieces and nephews.
At Nancy’s request, there will be no public services. A private celebration of life will be held at the family’s convenience.
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com
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