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Kathryn Burke Obituary

Quincy Kathryn M. (Burke) Burke, age 90, of Wollaston, died Wednesday, August 6, 2008 after a brief illness. Beloved wife of the late Stephen J. Burke. Devoted mother of Paul A. Burke of Wollaston, Mary Jane Burke Robinson of Milton and her fianc Francis X. Collins of Quincy, and the late Edward J. Burke. Loving sister of Mary B. Doherty of NY, Sister Dorothy Burke, CSJ of Framingham, Eleanor Giampa of Haverhill, John J. Burke of PA, and the late Edmund Burke. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Sweeney Brothers Home for Funerals, 1 Independence Avenue, Quincy, Saturday, August 9th at 9:15 a.m. Funeral Mass in Saint Anns Church, 757 Hancock St., Wollaston at 10:15 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting Hours Friday 4-8 p.m. Interment Pine Hill Cemetery, West Quincy. In lieu of flowers, donations in Mrs. Burkes memory may be made to The Sisters of Saint Joseph of Boston, Office of Mission Advancement, 637 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA 02135.

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Published by The Patriot Ledger on Aug. 8, 2008.

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Maureen Sousa

August 11, 2008

Dear Paul and Mary Jane,

I was so blessed to see your mother everyweek at my beauty shop, I am sorry for your loss. I was away on vacation and very sorry to hear about your mom.

Sincere condolences from my family and all of us at the Wollaston Beauty Box, she will be greatly missed on Wednesday mornings and every day at our shop.

Sincerely
Maureen Sousa

Megan, Phillip and Colin Hudzikiewicz

August 8, 2008

To the Burke family,

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time. Take comfort that Kathryn was a wonderful women who will now get to join loved ones who have passed in heaven.
Thinking of you.

Richard Burke

August 7, 2008

You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Terry and Jim Doherty

August 7, 2008

Dear Mary Jane,

We will always remember your mom for her right to the point opinions and tremendous caring heart.

Love always,

Ed Collins

August 7, 2008

Hi Mary Jane-

I would like to send my sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your mother. In knowing you, and knowing how much you mean to Frank, your mother must have been a wonderful person by raising such a nice person like you.

Unfortunately, I will not be able to make any of Kathyrn's funeral arrangements as I will be in Cooperstown with my son for a baseball tournament.

My thoughts will be with you.

EC

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