M. Burdick, Dorothy

Dorothy M. Burdick, 88, formerly of 9604 Burdick Rd., Interlaken, passed away on Friday, March 9, 2007, at The Huntington Living Center in Waterloo.

Born on November 15, 1918, in Lodi, NY, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Fred O. and Hilda (Smith) Fox.

Married on February 22, 1941, to Raymond A. Burdick, family became first and foremost in Dorothy's life. She was a member of the Searsburg Community Church and was involved with Home Bureau and Ladies' Aid. She also enjoyed gardening, knitting and crocheting. Dorothy took great pleasure in her annual trips to Florida with her late husband; they were able to spend fourteen winters there after his retirement.

In addition to her husband, Raymond, who passed away in 2001, Dorothy was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Modispaw.

She is survived by two daughters, Sandra (Gerald) Reynolds of Interlaken and Arlon (Donald) Modispaw of Hughesville, PA; five grandchildren; twelve great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Those who wish to remember Dorothy in the form of a contribution are kindly asked to consider the Searsburg Community Church, c/o Edith Foster, Treas., 6024 Brook Rd., Trumansburg, NY 14886.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, March 14, 2007, at the Ness-Sibley Funeral Home, 23 South St., Trumansburg with the Rev. Jeff Losey officiating. Interment, at a later date, will take place in Lakeview Cemetery, Interlaken.

For additional information please contact the funeral home at 1-888-534-5446.

Page submitted by: Joseph L. Sibley, Director