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Joan Burke
November 8, 2010
Hi sweetheart it is almost 2 years since you left and I miss you so much every day is lonely without you Maggie was saying just the other day how much she misses you too.I dream about you all the time. I love you my darling and I'll see you in my dreams.kisses and hugs Yours always Joan
Penny Bibeault
July 10, 2010
Hi George, just wanted you to know that you are always with us especially when we are at family gatherings. We talk about old times and what a wonderful addition you were to our family. You loved us like we were your own children. But we loved you in return and you knew that. You have alot of company with you and hope you give them all hugs and kisses from us. Is Doris spoiling you? We miss all of you so, so much, life just isn't the same without you guys in our lives. SO many things are changing, and guess what I AM GOING TO BE 60 - can you belive that!!! Kisses and hugs, Your Loving Sister-in-law, Penny
Joan Burke
July 2, 2010
Hello my sweetheart I am so sorry not to have been on your site but it is so difficult because I miss you so muchthat I can;t stop crying but even after19 months it hurts so much You were everything to me and I miss you each and every day oh for one of your hugs my darling I miss you and I will love you until the day I die thank you for coming into my dreams so often I feel you and know you are there it is wonderful so my darling I'll see you in my dreams Love Joan
Penny
December 13, 2009
Hi my dearest Brother-In-Law, its hard to believe its been a year since you have left us, we miss your presence,your laughter and those big hugs you would give whenever you seen us, no matter how old we got, those hugs were there forever. Your family is making the best of your absence, but is not to easy for your wife who misses you the most. Keep looking down at us with your spirit and keep us strong as you always did. Kisses to all the company that you have with you and a special hug to my son Michael. Luv you lots. Your Sister-In-Law who will always remember you were always there for me. XOXO
walter sullivan
December 8, 2009
hi george --you are gone a year now--and i think about you a lot--you were closer to me than my brothers--and i will always cherish that--we had so many good times together and i learned a lot about life from you--we had a special love for one another--and i miss seeing you and joking--oh the joking was part of the wonderful things we enjoyed--well i hope you look down on us all and say wow i did have a good life--keep a warm place for me--love you always---walter
Jackie Cossette
December 7, 2009
George it so hard to believe you've been gone a year already I went to visit Joan and family yesterday and we had a good visit and let balloons go in your memory, you have a great family and I see a little of you in each of them, you'd be proud. Love forever, Jackie
Joan Burke
November 16, 2009
George I miss you sooooooo much it's been a year since you went in the hospital I think of you all the time it's so hard to be here without you but you are in my heartalways I know you are waiting for me patiently give a hug and kiss to all our loved onesthere with you you are missed by all my love I'll see you in my dreams my one and only love Joan
Penny Bibeault
July 27, 2009
Hey George, just wanted you to know that you are missed and I think of you everyday. Your lovely bride especially is lonely but she knows that both of you had a wonderful life together and great memoriesto keep her blessed. You have lots of company up there with you, keep them in line O.K. Kisses to All and keep blessing us, we need it. Luv Ya
Jackie Cossette
July 14, 2009
Dear George, it's been awhile since I signed in but your always in my thoughts, went to see your two favorite girls' last week and we had a good visit together, we did some laughing and crying about you too, love you lots, xox jackie
SANDY SULLIVAN
June 5, 2009
HI GEORGE
TIME HAS PASSED AND I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE YOUR NOT ON YOUR PORCH IN HULL OR PUTTERING AROUND THE HOUSE IN HANOVER--WE ALL HAD SUCH A WONDERFUL TIME TOGETHER--YOU WERE QUIET BUT YOU KNEW EVERYTHING THAT WAS GOING ON--AND WE KNEW IT--REMENBER BROOK AVE BOY THEY WERE GOOD TIMES--WE ALL KNEW THEN YOU WOULD BE IN FAMILY FOREVER AND YOU STILL ARE--WALTER SENDS HIS BEST AND GET THE HALFBALLS READY TO PLAY---WE BOTH LOVE AND LOVED YOU--TALK TO YOU SHORTLY----LOVE SANDY
Joan Burke
April 13, 2009
Hello my sweetheart today is our 52nd anniversary It hurts to be here withoutyou I miss you so I pray that your in a good place and waiting for me to come to you.I love you and we had a lot of good years together We had a lot of fun and did a lot of things together camping skivacations a trip across the country Ireland acouple of times and we loved each other so much thank you for all that especiallyfor loving me it was wonderful I miss the hugs Georgeand I miss you Your with me every day and nite I'll see you in my dreams love. Your one and only Joan
SANDRA SULLIVAN
March 19, 2009
HI GEORGE HONEY, I HAVE BEEN THINKING ABOUT YOU- I HOPE YOU ALWAYS KNEW THAT YOU WERE MY BROTHER NOT AN IN-LAW - YOUR THE BROTHER I NEVER HAD-WE HAD SOME GREAT TIMES TOGETHER-REMEMBER SAILING ON THE CHARLES? WE HAD FUN WITH OUR TOES SKIMING THE WATER,MAKES ME SMILE THINKING OF THINGS LIKE THAT.SO MANY MEMORIES WE AL HAVE ABOUT YOU--I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOUE LOVING SMILE EVERYTIME I SAW YOU -----SANDY
Joan Burke
March 17, 2009
Hello my darling today is Saint Patricks day and you have beenin my thoughts all day. Oh how you loved being Irish you loved the music and so did I.I did'nt celebrate this year I just couldn'tbear to without you George..I miss you so much life is so lonely without you with me but I keep trying. It helps to know your watching over me .and I know that today your with Billie and my Momwho loved being Irish too and Pennys Mike I love you all and miss you sing a few songs and I'll be listening Goodnite my love and I will see you in my dreams your one and only love Joan
Joan Burke
February 14, 2009
Hello Sweetheart today is valentines day and you are my one and only love but you know that .I LOVE YOU and Ill see you in my dreams luv Joan
Joan Burke
February 12, 2009
Hi Love another sunny day in Florida a nd Maggie and I are going over to Stephen;s for lunch .Bingo tonite you always waited up for me before you would go to bed I miss you all the time stay close to me I feel your love Well I'm off Young Steve is taking me out for lunch on Monday he is such a good kid .Talk to you later luv you bunches and I'll see you in my dreams Joan
Penny
February 11, 2009
Hi George, Jackie and I were just saying the other night while we were heading into Boston to see "Dirty Dancing" how much we miss you. It just doesn't seem real that you aren't here with us. I am sure you know how hard Joan is taking not having you with her after all these years. I am sure Florida just isn't the same. Just keep sending down your blessing and that will keep us strong. p.s. please give my son a big big hug from his Mom. Thanks. Luv ya
Joan Burke
February 10, 2009
Oh my Darling How I miss you I have a hard time writing on your guest book because all I do is cry I think of you every day and night and I.m trying so hard to go on without you but it is very difficult I;m here in Florida now and Michelle is with me and she is so good to me she still scratches my back every nite before I go to sleep but I miss snuggling up to you and kissing you goodnite .I just pretend your still with me because I do feel you close to me Your in my heart always I'll write tomorrow my love Goodnite and I;ll see you in my dreams Joan
walter and sandy sullivan
February 10, 2009
hi george honey--i love you-we will always miss you--you are forever in our hearts--we are going to see joan in a few weeks and it's just going to be terrible that you will not be there--i promise me and joan will never use a screw-driver for a hammer ever again--little did you know that when you married joan --you got all five of us-plus walter--
love ya and will be talking to you soon---irma and walter(your buddy)
Brendan Burke
January 24, 2009
Hi grampa. It is your grandson brendan. I miss you so much. I remember whenever i went to hug you you would say " Is that all you got! Squeeze harder" then i would and you would pretend to cough. Me and jason went up and talked to you at your wake. we were really sad and were crying. I miss you and you will forever be in my heart. Thank you for everything and being a great man and grandfather. I love you so much. See you in my dreams and when we meet up in heaven.
Georgina Burke
January 10, 2009
Dear Grandpa,
I wish you were here but I know your
wathing over us. I remember every morning I come down stairs and you would say' Are you peeling oranges? Because There is skin all over your face. You Would always cry when i would sing you a song. I miss you so much and i will never forget you and neither will Bailey and my family. You were the puzzle peice i needed to fill my heart. I Love You.
Andrew Falkowski
January 10, 2009
Dear Grandpa,
I am really sad that you are gone from me and my brothers and nana and my mothers life. It is very sad but we always will know that you are in a better place now and not suffering. I loved coming downstairs and saying to you is "Face hurting you because it is hurting me". We had alot of well moments together Before you passed away. I loved the few months you lived with us And i am happy you and nana moved in before you passednd always will and i will never stop thinking about you love you papa and will miss you.
Penny
January 10, 2009
Well George, I know that you are aware of how much we miss you. Your loving wife and children are trying to move on but it has been difficult for them. They know that you are taking care of them as you have always. So keep up the good work, because even the SISTERS know you are watching over us. We love you and will always be in our hearts. Chow for now. But not for long. Love You
Joan Burke
January 8, 2009
Hello my darling thinking of you as always Last nite Tim was here and it was very strange that you were not here to say is that you Tim and what a smile on your face when he said yes. We all miss you so much that will never change my love. Your Mom's birthday was the other day I bet she was happy to have you and Bill and Doodywith her . It helps me to know you have so many loved ones there with you . Keep watching over me I love you and I'll see you in my dreams Joan
Joan Burke
January 5, 2009
Hello sweetheart I am sitting here watching wheel of fortune and thinking how much you liked that show and jeopardy. It sure is hard doing things alone that we did together.But I have wonderful memoriesto help me.You are always in my thoughts I miss you and know you are watching over me Good night my darling I'll see you in my dreams Joan
Penny
December 31, 2008
Well George, we have to ring in a new year without all of our loved ones that we have lost this year, but I know that you are looking down at us with your blessings that we will feel in our hearts. It won't be the same without you, but we will keep Joan with us and help her get through. Kisses to all. Luv Ya Forever
Joan Burke
December 30, 2008
My darling I miss you so much I don't know how I made it thru Christmas without you .Ithink of you all the time but I feel your with me helping me to take one day at a time.Keep watching over me I love you .Give a kiss and a hug to all the family that was there to greet you when you arrived.Good night my love Ill see you in my dreams love Joan
One of your favorite Sister-In-Laws Bibeault
December 17, 2008
Hi George, the holidays are with us and we know how much you loved them, it gave you another excuse to play the guitar or have us listen to the irish music that we so loved (ha, ha). You know that Joan and all your children including us Perry's will also keep in our hearts all the wonderful Christmas' that you both let us enjoy with your children, even though we were pest sometimes, you included us anyway. My best Christmas though were at Columbia Point, thats when we were the closest. Well I could blab on and on but I will keep in touch with my memories of my love for you. Keep smiling down at us, we all need it. Luv Ya
Tink
December 16, 2008
Hi Daddy, I miss you so much. I miss going down stairs and kissing you, or giving you a little cry, asking you if your face hurt and listening to you laugh and telling me you know that joke. Daddy there just so much I miss. Im so glad that you and Mom came to live with me. Mom and I are keeping each other good company, we both look out for each other along with my boys they keep the laughter in the house and I know your here with us laughing with us. I miss you Daddy and will love you forever.
Penny
December 13, 2008
Hey George, I will miss you but I know that you have lots of company up there. You were such an influence in my life that I can't repay all that you did. I love you and we will take care of Joan for you, just like you guys have taken care of us.
Jackie Cossette
December 11, 2008
George you were the best to me and my sisters I'll treasure the memories I have of you and me thru the years you were like a father to me I'll love you forever, Your sister in law, Jackie
Rick Laubenstein
December 10, 2008
To the Burke family, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm sure you have many loving memories to bring you comfort at this time.
God Bless you.
Barbara Jennings
December 10, 2008
Joan & family,
We are sorry to hear of George's passing. His shipmates of the USS Charles S. Sperry DD-697 will honor him at the Two Bell Ceremony in Colorado Springs in April. You all are in our hearts and prayers.
Please contact me at my email.
GEORGE-OLE Olson
December 10, 2008
DEAR JOAN
I WILL MISS GEORGE AND YOU AT OUR USS SPERRY REUNIONS. WE SHARED SOME INTERESTING, TOUGH AND FUN TIMES TOGETHER. I WILL PASS ON TO HIS SHIPMATES THE SAD NEWS.
GEORGE OLE OLSON
CHIANG MAI, THAILAND
Claude&Pauline L'Italien
December 9, 2008
Joan,George,Steve,Joannie and Tim,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss.
What a great man. You were the best neighbors... Great family
May the love of your friends and family carry you through your grief.
Margie Connors
December 9, 2008
Dear Joan, Joanie, George, Stephen and Timmy - I am so sorry to hear George passed. He was always the most kind, pleasant, happy guy. Take care, Love Margie
John & Claire , John, Ellen & Neil Brant
December 9, 2008
Dear Joan & family,
Our deepest sympathy at this sad time. George was truely a gift to the world, a wonderful husband, father and friend. He will be remembered with love.
We look forward to seeing you in Fl.
cousins
Susan Perry
December 9, 2008
Joan and Family, I am so sorry to hear about George's passing, I know he will be with you always in your memories.
Mike Casey
December 9, 2008
Mr. Burke,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the USN and Merchant Marine during the Korean War. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Fair Winds And Following Seas
Joan Scozzari
December 8, 2008
Dear Joan and Family Saddened by your loss of George, a dear man, husband, and father. Know your fond memories will help you at this difficult time. Fondly, Joan Scozzari and Family
SHEILA DAVIS/WAY
December 8, 2008
HELLO JOAN, SO SORRY TO READ ABOUT GEORGE'S PASSING, I AM IN NAPLES FL. BUT, I GET THE OBITS ONLINE. MY SYMPATHIES TO EVERONE, IF YOU EVER GET TO FL. LOOK ME UP, 239 775 1666
SHEILA DAVIS/WAY
December 8, 2008
HELLO JOAN AND FAMILY, I AM HERE IN NAPLES, FL. AND READ ABOUT GEORGE'S PASSING, MY SYMPATHIES ARE WITH ALL OF YOU, HELLO TO MARGARET AND BILLY ALSO.
Tony Kinahan
December 8, 2008
George, Truly sorry for your loss. I'll see you when I get back to Boston. Please give your mother my best.
Paul Coughlin
December 8, 2008
My condolences George.
An old friend Paul Coughlin( red line).
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