Derinda M. Burnside

Derinda M. Burnside, 78 of Corfu, passed away Saturday December 17, 2016 at United Memorial Medical Center. She was born November 17, 1938 in Brockport, NY to the late Arthur (Lena Brown) Heise. She is preceded in death by a sister Royetta Kummer and a nephew Larry Burchfield. Mrs. Burnside was an active member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Hamlin, NY. She collected tea cups, cardinals and enjoyed shopping. Mrs. Burnside loved nothing more than spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is survived by her beloved husband of 54 years Richard C. Burnside of Corfu; children Bonnie (Scott) Chatley of Corfu; Edward Burnside of Albion; James Burnside of Corfu; siblings Beulah Hand of SC; Willis (Carrie) Heise of Albion; Margery (Darwin) Hale of Morton, NY; 6 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, along with many nieces and nephews. Friends are invited to call on Tuesday December 20, 2016 from 2-4 & 7-9 PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020. An 11:00 AM Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday December 21, 2016 at the Funeral Home.She will be laid to rest in Hillside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the family to be distributed to various charities. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence please visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main St. Batavia, New York 14020.