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Kathleen Burke Obituary

BURKE, Kathleen B. (Larkin) Of West Roxbury, formerly of Roslindale and Palm Harbor, Florida, November 8th. Wife of the late William F. Burke. Loving mother of Elaine R. Burke of Hyde Park, Regis A. Burke of Dedham, William F. Burke & his Wife Gail of West Roxbury, John J. & his wife Denise of Roslindale, and Phillip G. & his Wife Diane of West Roxbury. Dear Sister of Alfred Larkin of Quincy. Dear grandmother of Jason Burke, Anthony Burke, Jonathan Burke, Nicole McNeil, Christopher Burke, Derek Sheehan, Andrew Burke, Joseph Burke, Ashley Burke, Geoffrey Ricci and Aja Ricci. Also survived by 5 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours in the F. J. Higgins Funeral Home, 4236 Washington St., ROSLINDALE SQUARE on Thursday, November 13th from 4-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 10 o'clock in the Sacred Heart Church. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment to follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery. For directions and online guestbook, please go to: www.fjhiggins.com. F. J. Higgins Funeral Home 617-325-0455

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 12, 2008.

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April Gewlas

February 10, 2009

Phil, Diane, Geoffrey and Aja .... I was unaware of your loss untill today. I am so sorry. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Bob Barry

November 13, 2008

To Kay's children and expanded family:
Kay was my first cousin.We have lost a courageous, loving,fun-loving person that I will always remember in my prayers. We shared many reminisces-I will sorely miss her in many ways. God bless you. Bob & Mary Barry

linda kennedy

November 12, 2008

Elaine, You are in our thoughts often even if we don't get to see one another. You are part of our fondest memories and we will keep you in our prayers at this difficult time. David and Linda Kennedy

Carol Riggenbach

November 12, 2008

Elaine : John and I are thinking of you and your family at this time and our hearts go out to you

Donna Hersey

November 12, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

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