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Clayton Russell Burke

Born In: West Green Harbour, Nova Scotia

Passed in: West Green Harbour, Nova Scotia
Passed on: May 23rd, 2014

BURKE, Clayton Russell, 74, West Green Harbour passed away peacefully at home on Friday, May 23, 2014 with family and friends by his side. Born in West Green Harbour he was a son of the late Royce and Pearl (Johnson) Burke. Clayton’s early years were spent in the Canadian Navy but spent most of his working life as a fisherman. He passed his love of the sea to his sons and grandson. This Spring Clayton enjoyed a 55-year reunion, sharing memories with three of his shipmates from HMCS, Cape Scott. During his retirement Clayton enjoyed reading about history, listening to music, beach combing and spending time with his grandson. Clayton will always be remembered as a quiet and thoughtful man, always willing to help when needed. He is survived by his devoted wife of 46 years, Bonnie; sons, Adam, Little Harbour; Peter (Fabyan), West Green Harbour; and his precious grandson, Patrick, Osborne; sisters, Erma Seaboyer, Sable River; Shirley Dawe (Hector), Dartmouth; brother, Leaman (Arlene), Liverpool, and mother-in-law, Jessie Williams, Clyde River. The funeral service was held on Monday, May 26 in Holy Cross Anglican Church, Lockeport with Rev. Robert Richmond officiating. Burial was in Lower St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Green Harbour. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or charity of choice. On-line condolences may be sent to: hmhuskilson@ns.aliantzinc.ca or you may sign the guest book at: www.huskilson.net

 

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