| Date of Birth | June 28, 1941 |
| Passed Away | June 22, 2018 |
| Place of Residence | Alfred Station |
| Home State | N.Y. |
| Interment Location | Woodlawn Cemetery, Canisteo |
THOMAS V. BURNARD
ALFRED STATION-Thomas V. Burnard, 76, of Jericho Hill Road, passed away unexpectedly Friday (June 22, 2018) at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Erie, Pa. where he was taken after suddenly becoming ill enroute to his new home in Plainwell, Mich.
Born in High Wycombe, England on June 28, 1943, he was the son of the late Ronald and Dorothy (Wennington) Burnard. Besides his parents, he was also predeceased by his two sisters, Rona Kinback and Jennifer Morey.
A graduate of Hornell High School, class of 1959, Tom proudly served his country with the U.S. Navy and Coast Guard from 1959 to his honorable discharge in 1963. He received and associate’s degree in electrical technology from Empire State College and was the first graduate of the Alfred State E.S.C. unit in 1978.
His career involved working for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers in Michigan on various construction sites; also, at the Eastman Kodak Marketing Center in Rochester and Alfred State College where he received three teaching awards over his 25 years of employment. Those awards included the Alumni Teacher of the Year Award, the State University of New York Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching and the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development Award from the University of Texas at Austin.
Because of his expertise in the technology of automated control systems, he was enlisted as a consultant by the Institute of Technology for Central America (ITCA) over a six-year period with many trips to El Salvador. There he developed various criteria for their country’s educational system. He retired in 2000 as a Professor Emeritus from the SUNY system.
Tom’s first love was always his family and he worked hard in his obligations to provide for them at all times. He also totally enjoyed his hobby of toy trains and served on the Board of Directors of the Toy Train Collectors Society.
His loving family includes his wife of 55 years the former, Barbara Fenlon, who he married in 1963; his son, Scott (Trish) Burnard of Queensbury, N.Y.; his daughter, Renee (Kenneth) Mayhew of Ocoee, Fla., Fla.; his three grandchildren, Tyler and Cody Day of Ocoee, Fla. and Kelsie Burnard of Queensbury, N.Y.; one great-grandson, Maverick Day of Ocoee, Fla.; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Sharon (Chuck) Chamberlain of Clarkston, Mich., Mary (Ray) Sawyer of Waterford, Mich. and Millie (Mark) Stull of Allegan, Mich.; as well as several nieces and nephews.
The Bishop & Johnson Funeral Home, Inc., 285 Main St., Hornell is honored to serve the family of Thomas V. Burnard.
To honor his wishes there will be no callings hours. A private graveside service, with military honors, will be held in his memory at the convenience of the family at Wood lawn Cemetery, Canisteo.
In lieu of flowers, those wishing may contribute in his memory to the Hornell Area Humane Society, 7649 Industrial Park Road, Hornell, N.Y. 14843.
Well, Mr Tom, this really stinks! But we are glad our wee one got to visit with you and for all your friendship over the years to me (from practically birth) and my husband Sana as we fixed up our house. Thanks for being a good person, you are gone too soon. We very much will miss you!!! We will mention you every single time we see a choo-choo train set to our little one, Chappell.
Tom was a great friend to my parents and to our whole family. I am so thankful to have known him and his wonderful wife Barb for many years. Wishing peace and comfort to all of Tom’s children and family. God Bless.
Tom Burnard was a dear and close friend and I am so sorry for his sudden passing. My wife Betty and I offer our deepest condolences and prayers for Barbara and all of Tom’s family.
As a long-time colleague of Tom’s at Alfred State and a Jericho Hill neighbor, I am deeply saddened by Tom’s passing. He was a great teacher, a wonderful advocate for students, and a friend. My thoughts go out to his family as they try to deal with this sudden loss.
Over the recent years as I got to know Tom and Barb it was always interesting and fun. I appreciated that so much. Barb, I am so, so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. God keep you and take care.
Tom enjoyed sharing his knowledge and love of trains and railroads. Our grandson was lucky to be a recipient of Tom’s knowledge and kindness and we were appreciative for his friendship. Our prayers and condolences go to his wife, Barb and their children. Tom was a good man with a sense of humor. He will be missed by all his friends.
I was so saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. We were neighbors with Tom & Barb on Jericho Hill for about 10 years. They were wonderful neighbors. They had an affection for our dog who reminded them of a dog they had lost. They started giving her treats and she started appearing at their door everyday! My thoughts and prayers are with Barb and the rest of the family at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear of his passing. I enjoyed talking to him at the VA and at Wegmans. He always was looking for a home in North Hornell and always kidded me about buying ours. I remember him at the antique store on Broadway with Mrs Franklin and Barbara. My condolences. Sorry this is late..
To one of the finest brother-in-law that a person could have, you will be missed. Your laugh and true friendship were one of a kind, and don’t grace this world often! I am honored and humbled for having known you, and I will faithfully keep my promise to watch after your family as if it were my own! R.I.P. my friend you will forever be in our hearts!