Donald Burlew's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2023 in Elmira, New York

Donald Burlew

June 19, 1927 - October 10, 2023 (96 years old)

Elmira, New York

Donald Burlew's obituary , Passed away on October 10, 2023 in Elmira, New York

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James D Barrett Funeral Home

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Donald Burlew

June 19, 1927 - October 10, 2023 (96 years old)

Elmira, New York

Donald Burlew Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Burlew (Elmira, New York), who passed away on October 10, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donald Burlew to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Boyd Sr. Titsworth and Ada Titsworth; his siblings, Mary Kenyon, Dora Davenport, Dorothy Lawson, Herman, Ernest, Edward and Boyd Jr. Titsworth; and his son Andrew Rumsmoke.

He is survived by: his wife Rae McDermott Burlew; his stepchildren, Charles Rumsmoke (Jan) and Helen Spaulding; his grandchildren, Mike, Marshall Spaulding and Shelly Black (Josh); his great grandchild Wilder; his stepchildren, David McDermott (Melody), Lisa Gaboriault and Cheryl Logue; his granddaughter Chelsea McDermott; and his stepgreat-grandchildren, Page, Ricky, Jason, Bridget Spaulding, Amber and Scotty Logue. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews; most faithful companion, "Snuggles" his furbaby.

In Lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Donald to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
James D Barrett Funeral Home



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James D. Barrett Funeral Home
1004 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901

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1004 Lake St, Elmira, NY 14901

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