Margaret M. Burns, 76, of Clinton, passed away Wednesday evening, August 19, 2015, peacefully at her home. Margaret was born on October 20, 1938, in Utica, the daughter of Philip and Alice (Martin) Fahy. She was raised and educated locally, and a graduate of Utica Catholic Academy. On July 27, 1957, Margaret married William F. Burns in St. Francis de Sales Church, Utica. Bill passed away in 2006. For many years, Margaret was employed at the Hamilton College Bookstore. She was a member of St. Mary's Church in Clinton. Margaret enjoyed her time playing cards with her friends during their weekly card club. She liked to travel, and in her later years would spend the winter months in Florida. Margaret's favorite thing was to spend her time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Margaret is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Mark Mangione, IL, Peggy and Brian Kernich, IL, Tricia and Mick Tinsley, IL; two sons and a daughter-in-law, William II and Claire Burns, NH, John Burns, Clinton; eleven cherished grandchildren, Michael and Molly Mangione, Conley and Delaney Burns, Krystina, Courtney, and Rachael Kernich, Alyson Burns, Jack, Ryan, and Patrick Tinsley; as well as two great grandchildren, Nick and Frankie Mangione. Also surviving is her sister, Fran Peters, Utica; her brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Sally Fahy, Ashville, NY; a brother-in-law, Richard Maxam, Clinton; and many nieces and nephews. Margaret is predeceased by three infant children, Donna, Mary, and Elizabeth; two sisters, Mary Appler and Sally Devins-Catinella; and three brothers, Phil, Jack, and Larry Fahy. Mrs. Burns' funeral will be held on Monday, August 24, 2015 at 10 am in St. Mary's Church, Clinton. Interment will follow in St. Mary's Parish Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Heintz Funeral Home, 10 East Park Row, Clinton, Sunday afternoon, from 3 - 6 pm. Those wishing may donate to Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. or to St. Mary's Church in Margaret's memory.