It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Merritt J Burd (Sandy Creek, New York), born in Ithaca, New York, who passed away on February 8, 2023, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Kenneth Hewson Burd and Grace Mary Gorthy (Jones). He is survived by : his children, Catherine Boyle (Joseph) of Potsdam, NY, Christine Burd of Syracuse, NY, Kenneth James Burd of Orwell, NY, James Merritt Burd of Boylston, NY and Shannon Barrella (Jim) of Denver, NC; and his siblings, Kenneth C. Burd (Geraldine), Rosalie Mastropietro, William Burd and MaryLou Gorthy (David). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren, and 6 great-grandchildren.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Summerville Funeral Home