Edward “Ed” Burton, 87, of Penn Yan, died Oct. 11, 2026, at Keuka Comfort Care Home, according to his obituary from Baird Funeral Home.
An Army veteran who served in Korea, he and his brother opened Burton Brothers Garage in Branchport in 1971. He also restored houses with his wife, Lorna, volunteered with the Branchport Fire Department and enjoyed singing in his church choir.
He is survived by Lorna; children, Thomas, Connie and Kim; eight grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. His children, Deborah and Donald, predeceased him. An Oct. 17 celebration of life was scheduled at Dundee United Methodist Church, with military honors at Bitley Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the church or Keuka Comfort Care Home.
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