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Sylvia Burke Obituary

Of Roslindale, formerly of Cabot Village, Newton and West Palm Beach, FL on Tuesday, August 19, 2008. Beloved wife of the late Sidney Burke. Loving mother of Richard & Hinda Burke of Lords Valley, PA and Janice & Stuart Bernstein of Newton. Adored grandmother of Jessica Burke of Chicago, IL, Stephen & Susan Weiss of Sudbury and Michael & Melissa Weiss of West Lake Village, CA. Great grandmother of Hannah & Max Weiss of Sudbury and Asher & Teegan Weiss of West Lake Village, CA. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Burial will be in West Palm Beach, FL. Memorial observance will be at the home of Janice & Stuart Bernstein on Sunday, August 24 from 1-9PM with a Memorial Service at 7PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Hebrew SeniorLife, 1200 Centre St., Roslindale, 02131. Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300

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Published by Boston Globe on Aug. 23, 2008.

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