LOCKPORT —
Patricia L. Burns passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2012 in Millard Fillmore Suburban Hospital. Born in Lockport, on October 13, 1954, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Mildred Goodenough Burns.
Pat was a Physical Education teacher for Orleans/Niagara BOCES for over 30 years, retiring in 2009. She was a Board Member of the Errick Road Latchkey, Inc. for 25 years.Pat was very active with Special Olympics, coaching at both the state and international level for the past 30 years. She was also the Sports Director for Niagara/Orleans Special Olympics. Pat was also a avid Buffalo Bills fan.
She is survived by her siblings, Paulette Cochrane, Howard Burns and the late Gary Burns. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Pat is also survived by her dear friends, Roseanne Brogan and Family, Jan and Mark Voelker, Gary Cochrane, Kathi and Ed Fiakowski.
Friends may call on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden and Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee Street, Lockport, where services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 12:30 PM. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Memorials to the Special Olympics, c/o Coach John Huber, 5154 Hellert Road, Medina, NY 14103, would be appreciated by the family.
Visit www.PruddenAndKandt.com for online condolences.
Jodi Arias: Death Penalty Would Cause More Pain
Looking for Love? Take the Prague Metro
Crews Race to Find Survivors of Okla. Twister
First Person: Baby Falcons on a New York Bridge
Oklahoma: Images of Devastation, Reunion
Reunited Dad, Son: 'We Just Praise God'
Slow Pokes: Acupuncture Helps Sick Turtles
Moore, Okla. City of Reunions, Tears After Storm
Former IRS Chief: Can't Say How List Happened
Gov. Fallin: Okla. Facing Horrific Disaster
Tim Cook Defends Apple's Tax Accounting
AP Photograher: 'It Was a Miracle' They Got Out
Raw: Crews Search for Survivors of Okla. Tornado
Raw: Tearful Reunion After Okla. Tornado
OKC Hospital Describes Treating Tornado Wounded
Obama Pledges Urgent Aid for Tornado Victims
Raw: Massive Funnel Clouds in Oklahoma
