COLONIE – Barbara J. Burmaster, 67, of Colonie, passed away on Friday December 11, 2009 at St. Peter's Hospital. She was born in Albany and was a 1962 graduate of Albany High School. She is the daughter of the late Pirie and Josephine Burleski Burmaster.
Barbara was a clerk with NYS Department of Higher Education for 27 years, retiring in 2003. She was a member of the Lisha Kill Seniors, Hebert Kuhn Village Seniors and the Ladies Auxiliary of the Joseph Zaloga American Legion Post. Barbara was a Sparkling Scarlet of the Latham Red Hats.
She is the sister of Paul Burmaster, Patricia (Wayne) Beaulieu, David (Helen) Burmaster and Gail (Mike) Bruso. She is also survived by 9 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday morning at 9:30 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home then to Blessed Sacrament Church at 10:30 where the Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 4 to 7 pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Our Lady of Angels Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 260, Osborne Rd. Loudonville, NY 12211 in memory of Barbara J. Burmaster. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com