Obituary of Burton A. Ross

Dansville- Burton A. "Burt" Ross age 84, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning September 11, 2016. He was born in Rochester, NY on August 19, 1932, a son of the late Alvin and Dorothy (Burton) Ross. He was also predeceased by two great-grandchildren, Arianna Steen and Tyler Wiedrick and siblings, Ruth McDermott and Jack A. Ross. Burt retired from Rochester telephone in 1994. He was a master carpenter operating Burt's Woodworking in West Sparta for many years. He had also worked for Gibney Monuments of Dansville for several years. He served as a Free and Accepted Mason for over sixty years. He was a member of the South Dansville Wayland Lodge # 478 and also served as a Grand Lodge Officer. He was a Veteran serving in the Army National Guard between 1956 and 1959. He was also a volunteer fireman for many years at Fairport, Rush and Livonia Fire Departments. Burt is survived by his dear wife of sixty-five years, Delores (Land) Ross, a daughter, Bonnie Wiedrick of Dansville, a son, Alvin (Deborah) Ross of Conesus; a brother, Kenneth Ross of FL, seven grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday September 16, from 4 to 8 pm at the Hindle Funeral Home Inc., 271 Main St. Dansville, where a Masonic Service will be held at the completion of calling hours. Interment will be in Rogersville Forest Lawn Cemetery, South Dansville. Online memories may be shared at HindleFuneralHome.com. In lieu of flowers please make memorials to the Golisano Children's Hospital at Strong, in memory of Arianna Steen and Tyler Wiedrick, c/o 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, NY 14642.