John David “Johnny” Burke
89, Main-a-Dieu
It is with heavy hearts and deep regret that we announce
the passing of John David ‘Johnny’ Burke
of Main-a-Dieu at Taigh Na Mara Veteran’s
Home, Glace Bay Saturday, February 28th, 2009
where he has resided since November 2006.
Born in Main-a-Dieu, Johnny was the son of the
late John David and Annie (Mountain) Burke.
Johnny was the last surviving member of his immediate
family.
Johnny enlisted in the army at a young age and
served overseas with the Cape Breton Highlanders
during the Second World War. When he returned
home, he began fishing and married his
sweetheart the late Barbara Burke of Little Lorraine
who passed away in 2007 after 60 years of
marriage.
Together they raised seven children, daughters,
Marilyn (Gerry) Goyetche, Margie (Arthur)
Kennedy, Debbie (Harvey) Sharpe, all of Maina-
Dieu and Penny (Mike) Hemmings of Sydney;
sons, Fr. Bill ‘Billy’ Burke, Ottawa, Kenzie
(Charlene) Calgary, Joe (Debbie) Louisbourg
and special son Howard (Valerie) Oehman of
Halifax; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.
Johnny is also survived by many nieces
and nephews, who enjoyed his great sense of
humour.
Besides his parents and wife, Johnny was predeceased
by sisters, Margaret, Mary and Catherine;
brothers, Joe and Basil.
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