It is with sadness the family of Joseph Edwin Burke, 80, of Corkum's Island, announce his passing on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at home.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Pacific and Elizabeth (Campbell) Burke.
Joe spent his working career as a municipal assessor in Halifax as well as Lunenburg County, up until his retirement in 1992. He also served as a volunteer with Lunenburg Fire Protection, representing Corkum's Island.
Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Susan Burke, step-son Edward Driscoll ; Michigan, sisters Marion (Philippe) Crabbe; Ottawa, Mary Lucas, Betty Burke; Truro, brothers Earl ( Gerry); Toronto, Pacific (Margaret); Mississauga, Ont, Donald and Alan both of Halifax, Robie (Lucy); Brewster, New York.
Joe was predeceased by his sister Patricia Simmons, brothers Bill, Douglas and Jim.
Arrangements entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Pacific and Elizabeth (Campbell) Burke.
Joe spent his working career as a municipal assessor in Halifax as well as Lunenburg County, up until his retirement in 1992. He also served as a volunteer with Lunenburg Fire Protection, representing Corkum's Island.
Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Susan Burke, step-son Edward Driscoll ; Michigan, sisters Marion (Philippe) Crabbe; Ottawa, Mary Lucas, Betty Burke; Truro, brothers Earl ( Gerry); Toronto, Pacific (Margaret); Mississauga, Ont, Donald and Alan both of Halifax, Robie (Lucy); Brewster, New York.
Joe was predeceased by his sister Patricia Simmons, brothers Bill, Douglas and Jim.
Arrangements entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
It is with sadness the family of Joseph Edwin Burke, 80, of Corkum's Island, announce his passing on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at home.
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Pacific and Elizabeth (Campbell) Burke.
Joe spent his working career as a municipal assessor in Halifax as well as Lunenburg County, up until his retirement in 1992. He also served as a volunteer with Lunenburg Fire Protection, representing Corkum's Island.
Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Susan Burke, step-son Edward Driscoll ; Michigan, sisters Marion (Philippe) Crabbe; Ottawa, Mary Lucas, Betty Burke; Truro, brothers Earl ( Gerry); Toronto, Pacific (Margaret); Mississauga, Ont, Donald and Alan both of Halifax, Robie (Lucy); Brewster, New York.
Joe was predeceased by his sister Patricia Simmons, brothers Bill, Douglas and Jim.
Arrangements entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
Born in Halifax, he was a son of the late Pacific and Elizabeth (Campbell) Burke.
Joe spent his working career as a municipal assessor in Halifax as well as Lunenburg County, up until his retirement in 1992. He also served as a volunteer with Lunenburg Fire Protection, representing Corkum's Island.
Joseph is survived by his wife Mary Susan Burke, step-son Edward Driscoll ; Michigan, sisters Marion (Philippe) Crabbe; Ottawa, Mary Lucas, Betty Burke; Truro, brothers Earl ( Gerry); Toronto, Pacific (Margaret); Mississauga, Ont, Donald and Alan both of Halifax, Robie (Lucy); Brewster, New York.
Joe was predeceased by his sister Patricia Simmons, brothers Bill, Douglas and Jim.
Arrangements entrusted to the Dana L. Sweeny Funeral Home, 11213, Hwy. # 3, Lunenburg. A Memorial Service will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
www.sweenyfuneralhome.ca
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