Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on Friday October 21st, 2016 at St. Clare's Mercy Hospital, Beatrice Burke, aged 87 years. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Beatrice Bailey; her husband Kevin; sisters: Dallas Mercer and Amelia Battcock; brothers: Dick Bailey, Jack Bailey and Max Duffett. Leaving to mourn her children: June Howlett (Vince), Janet Reardon (Randy), Bonnie Kelly (Peter Bagnall), Carol Strickland (Frank), Paul (Connie) and Kevin; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Eleanor Burke; nieces and nephews: Gloria, Randy, Tony, Hal, Leo and Marie; also, her close friends, Carolanne Tucker Burke and Mike Maloney; also, other relatives and friends. Special thank you to the staff of 7-West at St. Clare's Hospital for the care and support shown to our "Mom" during her stay. Cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving family and friends at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, October 23rd and Monday, October 24th. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Inurnment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.