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IN MEMORIAM: Carole S. Burnsworth, 77;

Started Fresh Air Program for City Youth

Carole Burnsworth
Carole Burnsworth

ONEONTA –  Carole S. Burnsworth, 77, who helped bring city children to local farms for the summer. passed away on July 2, 2016 after a brief illness. All three of her children and her husband were at her side as was her sister, Sally.

She was born in Albany on Aug. 31, 1938, the daughter of Sam and Viola Scranton.

A graduate of Schoharie Central School, she earned her Bachelor’s Degree from SUNY Oneonta.

Carole married Dr. Charles Burnsworth on Dec. 27, 1959 and together they had fifty-six years of wonderful marriage.

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