Passed peacefully away with dignity and grace following a long, courageous battle with cancer, Joan Ann Burke, aged 64 years, surrounded by her loving husband and family. Leaving to mourn with beautiful memories her devoted husband, Rollie; cherished children: John (Beth), Doug (Crystal Butler), Julie (Jason Bloye); twin sister, Mary (Bob Barton), Anne (Paul Maher); sister-in-law, Judy (Frank Dawe). Also her precious grandchild Kristi Joan and expected twins in December. She will be greatly missed by her special aunts and uncles, Betty (Bernard Prowse), Joan Murphy and Kevin Duff; also her life-long best friend Lynn St. George. Joan will be remembered with love by her nieces and nephews: Rob (Lori), Jen (Brycen), Katherine, James (Angie), Emily (Tim), Lesley Anne (Peter) and Erin; as well as her many cousins, extended family and life-long friends. She was an inspiration to us all. Those who knew her love her. The family will strive to continue in her footsteps of her loving and caring ways. Resting at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Wednesday and Thursday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will take place from St. Paul's Parish, Newfoundland Drive on Friday, September 9, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. Donations in memory of Joan may be made to Memorial University of NL Faculty of Medicine Cancer Research, c/o Alumni Affairs and Development, Memorial University, 20 Lambe's Lane, St. John's, NL AlC 5S7 or phone 1-877-700-4081 to make a donation. To send a message of condolence or to sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com