Pittsfield
BALIUS
BURDICK
Balius Thomas Burdick, a
well known and respected resident of Pittsfield, passed away at his
home Thursday, March 29th. He had been in failing health
for some time, but only confined to his bed a few days. The
immediate cause of his death was Bright's disease.
Deceased was a son of Nelson
and Anna (Caldor) Burdick, and was born near Elm Grove in 1841. He
was a cooper by trade, but had followed farming in recent years.
He was twice married, his
first wife being Sarah Perkins and his second wife, who survives him,
was Johanna Cook. Others left to mourn his demise are, two
daughters, Mrs. George Burdick of Unadilla and Mrs. William Hickling
of New Lisbon, and a son, Earl, of Rockwell's Mills; one sister Mrs.
Eliza Ellis of Morris, and two grand-children, Percy Burdick and
Claudine Hickling.
The funeral was held at his
late home Sunday afternoon, Rev. C. C. Volz of Morris officiating.
The remains were placed in the vault in Hillington cemetery.
The family wish to express
heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for the many acts of
kindness given during the illness and death of the beloved husband
and father.
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