January 24, 1934 – January 11, 2023
Heaven welcomed the most cherished woman who graced many lives with her love, laughter and especially her hugs. She loved her family deeply especially her children and her adoring grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Burke, Mary Alice (nee Mahar) – Passed away at the age of 88 years old surrounded by her loving family members at the Rufus Guinchard Health Centre, Port Saunders. Predeceased by her parents, Ambrose and Mary Mahar, her parent in-laws William and Julia Ann Burke, husband Patrick Burke, daughters Bernice LaVallee, Annette Myers and Baby Anne, sons Clarence Burke and Terrance Burke, son- in-laws Rick LaVallee and Winston Coles, grandson Nigel, great-granddaughter Ava Bee Pynn, sister Agnes and brothers Luke, Ambrose, and Joseph, sister in-laws Nellie and Marjorie, and brother in-laws Stan, Jim, Will, Ben and Clar. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her sons Pius (Odette), Terry and Patrick (Shelley), daughters Eileen Coles, Julia Costello (Tony Hurley), Agnes (Les Coles) and Maria; her son-in-law Leon Myers, the loves of her life her grandchildren, Nadia LaVallee, Danine LaVallee (Dennis Pynn), Krista Burke (Doug Pittman), Kerry Burke, Rhonda Gould, Kirby Coles (Julie), Allan Myers (Kayla), Kyla and Jada Costello, Lyndon Coles, Genine Warren, her sweet great grandchildren Jessica and Luke Gould, Dylan and Jenna Pittman, Kaiden and Kyle Warren, Emma Costello, Mason and Marcus Myers, Alexander and Ashton Pynn as well as our Aunt Mary Ann, Aunt Sis, Aunt Vonnie and families and a large circle of nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Our mother was one of the strongest, bravest, and kindest humans to grace this planet. We wouldn't be the people we are, and we wouldn't have the life we have without her. Our mother was an inspirational and kind person. Her home was open to everyone, and she always made everyone feel welcome and important. She was the most loving, compassionate, understanding, family-orientated woman and one of the most beautiful souls one could ever meet. She always gave the very best hugs.
Mom, you were a beautiful gift from God with all the love and caring that you possessed. You touched our hearts in so many ways. Even on dark days, your strength and smile made us realize we had an angel beside us. We are going to miss you so much. To the world, you were one person, but to us, you were the world. We will always hear your voice and laughter and feel your sweet kisses and the warmest hugs. You will forever live in our hearts. Thank you, mom, for all the beautiful memories and everything you did for us. We will always love you!
There will a private family burial service, date and time to be announced. A memorial service in our mother’s honour will take place at a later date in Flower’s Cove.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home St. Antony and Roddickton, Lee Nippard, Funeral Director.