Passed away on Friday, December 16, 2016 at the Health Science Centre, Cecil D. Burke, age 83 years. Predeceased by his wife Josephine, son Sean and son-in-law Frank Ryan. Cecil was a retired pharmacist of 51 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree. Left to celebrate his life, with fond and loving memories, are his daughters Cathy Burke, Trudy Ryan, Susan Donovan (Don), Jodie (Arthur Butt), son Stephen (Sandra) and daughter-in-law Sherry, grandchildren Frank, Shane, Sarah, Adam, Blair, Daniel, Evan and Patrick as well as three brothers, Gerald (Ann), Bob (Pat) and Mike (Joyce). Also, left to mourn is his special friend Anne Kieley-Ryan, special nephew Chris Burke (Elaine), beloved canine companion Reese and a large circle of other relatives and friends. Cremation has taken place. The family will receive visitors at Caul's Funeral Home, 84 LeMarchant Road on Monday, December 19th, 2016 from 2-9 p.m. Funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday December 20th, 2016 from St Paul's Church, Newfoundland Drive with inurnment to follow at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in his memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

"It's hard to forget someone who gave us so much to remember."