Obituary of Lucille Burdick

Lucille Yvette Caron Burdick, 88, of Schenectady passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at her new home at Brookdale Senior Living. Born on July 13, 1935, in Lowell, Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Omer and FleurAnge (Boisvert) Caron. Her family moved to Old Forge, New York where she worked as a telephone operator and met her future husband, Charles Burdick. They were married in 1957 and moved to Schenectady where they would start a family. In 1960, Lucille began her career at Sunnyview Hospital, first gracing the front desk as a switchboard operator working evenings and weekends, while also managing a daycare for teachers’ children during the day. In 1974, she would close the daycare and work fulltime as Sunnyview’s Supervisor of Inpatient Accounts. She retired in 1996 and stayed on as a volunteer at the Hospital’s Gift Shop which she would retire from in September 2023. Lucille was passionate about spending time with and cooking for family and friends. She loved the annual 4th of July family gatherings in Old Forge and traveling to Hawaii, St. John’s, Florida, Nashville, and Northern Vermont – the home of her French Canadian roots. She also loved to dance, especially the jitterbug with Charlie. She enjoyed all kinds of music (especially country) and attended many country concerts both locally and in Nashville. Over the years, Lucille enjoyed volunteering as a Room Mother in her children’s elementary classrooms, Cub Scout Den Mother, Girl Scout Leader, Treasurer of Sunnyview’s Retirees, President and Treasurer of the Healthcare Receivables Association, a member of the Sunnyview Auxiliary Board, and a member of the Business of Professional Women. Lucille was predeceased by her husband Charles Burdick in 2015, their son Michael in 2019 and her parents and three brothers. She is survived by her daughter Suzanne (Timothy) Conroy, daughter-in-law Lisa Burdick, four grandchildren Darren Conroy, Kristine Conroy, Aaron Burdick (Je Zsa Nay Stevens), Samantha (Jesse) Bradt and great-grandchildren Maya Bradt and Luca Bradt as well as her sister-in-law Patricia Caron and many beloved nieces and nephews. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, November 28 at 9:00 a.m. at St. Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 2216 Rosa Road, Schenectady, followed by a Celebration of Life in the Church Hall. Burial will follow at Saratoga National Cemetery. There will be no viewing hours per Lucille’s wishes. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Jack’s Place c/o Jack Falvo III Foundation, 17 Rosa Road, Schenectady, NY 12308.