Obituary of Marilyn M. Burch

Marilyn M. Burch, age 87, of Cambria wife of Clifford E. Burch entered into rest on Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Buffalo, NY. Marilyn was born on February 8, 1933 in the Town of Cambria, NY. She is the daughter of the late Elton and Margaret (Bohnstadt) Bluhm. Marilyn graduated from Wilson High School class of 1951, then went on to attend Deconness School of Nursing where she became an RN. She was an avid learner and later attended the University of Buffalo where she earned her bachelors of nursing. She met Clifford E. Burch while he was stationed at Fort Niagara and they married on July 16, 1955. They were married for 64 years. Marilyn had a nursing career spanning over 30 years serving her community at Newfane ICMH Hospital, Ransomville Hospital, Thomas Marks Elementary in Wilson as a School Nurse, as well as holding positions as an Associate Professor at NCCC and the Director of the ICU at Sheehan Hospital in Buffalo. Following her retirement Marilyn followed her lifelong dream and started a successful photography business with her husband, traveling the world to photograph nature and landscapes. She is survived by her husband; Clifford; two sons, Steve (Michele) Burch of Albion, NY and David Burch of Oswego, NY; Three grandchildren; Kelsey (Jeff) Spradlin, Courtney (Bo) Cook, and Carrie (Nathan) Supernois also four great grandchildren, Sophia, Elliana, Ashley, Alexis. She is predeceased by her brother, Milford (Vera) Bluhm. No services will be held at this time. Memorial donations may be made to FeedMore WNY Niagara County Office of the Aging Home Meal Delivery at FeedMore WNY, 100 James E. Casey Dr., Buffalo, NY 14206. Arrangements entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOMES INC. Ransomville, NY 14131