Burke, Rene Vincent
1935-2011
The death of Rene Vincent Burke, 75, of Sackville, occurred at the Drew Nursing Home on Wednesday, October 19, 2011, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Sackville, Rene was a son of the late Frank and Sylvia (Comeau) Burke.
Rene was a devout member of St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church. He had worked at the Drew Nursing Home for 16 years, up until his retirement. He enjoyed playing Bingo, going out for coffee, watching TV and shopping. As well, he was a very proud grampy to his grandson Myles.
Rene is survived by his wife of 40 years, Thelma (Baxter) Burke; a son, Colin (Donna) Burke of Sackville; grandson, Myles; a brother Victor Burke of Sackville; and cousins Leonard Burke of Sackville and Gary Fagan of Amherst, NS.
Besides his parents, Rene was predeceased by his son, Jason in 1987.
Arrangements were entrusted into the care and supervision of Jones Funeral Home, 70 Bridge Street, Sackville (364-1300), from where visitation was held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. on Friday, October 21, 2011. A funeral service was held from the St. Vincent's Roman Catholic Church, Sackville, at 10 a.m. on Saturday, October 22, 2011. Father Michael Toner officiated. Following the service, Rene was laid to rest beside his son, Jason, in the Parish Cemetery.
At the request of the family, donations may be made in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
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