Paul D. Burley, of Hamlin, passed away on October 26, 2021, at the age of 72. Burley, who grew up in Albion, served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1971 and he was deployed during the Vietnam War. Paul was pre-deceased by his parents, John and Marion Burley, and his brother, John Jr. He is survived by a sister, Marcia Burley, who is in a nursing home and not able to afford to give her brother a proper burial.
According to Doug Sholette of Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, Paul’s remains are being held at Lakeside Cemetery until the funds are raised for his burial. Burger Funeral Home hopes to provide a full military honors burial for him as soon as possible. Doug Sholette and David Klafehn of Lakeside Cemetery were able to find a family plot where Paul will be laid to rest.
Paul’s former neighbor, Hamlin resident Phil Hurlbut, and Hamlin Town Council member Angel Male are organizing a fundraiser to help raise what is necessary to provide this Vietnam Veteran a proper burial. The fundraiser event will be held at the Hamlin VFW, 1739 Lake Road North, on Sunday, August 21, from 1 to 5 p.m. There will be a cheeseburger and hot dog cook out with salad and locally grown corn. Tickets are $10 and take-outs are available.
Those who are not able to attend but would like to contribute to the burial fund for Paul Burley may send donations to Hamlin AVA AUX, Attn: Paul Burley Funeral, 1739 Lake Road North, Hamlin NY 14464.
