Lester Dowse Burdick, son of Thomas Truman and Harriet V. Dowse Burdick, was born May 22, 1874, and died June 3, 1945, at his late home in Alfred.
At an early age he was baptized and became a member of the Seventh Day Baptist Church at West Edmeston, N. Y. He was later a member of the Hartsville Church, where he was ordained as deacon. He served in this capacity in the First Alfred Church until his death. On October 15, 1902, he was united in marriage with Grace A. Grow. For the past thirty years Mr. Burdick has been engaged in the dairy business in Alfred. He was an active member of the local Grange, having served as its master and as a trustee.
His close survivors are his wife, two brothers, and three children: Dighton G., Milton D., and Mrs. Clair Gowdy.
A prayer service was held at the late home. Farewell services were offered in the church, conducted by his pastor, Rev. E. T. Harris. Burial was in Alfred Rural Cemetery.
E. T. H.
