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Robert Burke Obituary

Of Wakefield, Suddenly, Nov. 11. Beloved husband of Charleen M. (D'Entremont). Loving father of Ryan C. Burke of Wakefield. Brother of George, Malcolm & Janet Burke and Patricia Nash all of England. A Graveside Service will be held at the Forest Glade Cemetery, Lowell St., Wakefield, Thursday at 1:00 PM. Relatives and friends may call at the McDonald Funeral Home, 19 Yale Ave., WAKEFIELD, Wednesday 4-8 PM. Memorial contributions in Bob's name may be made to the Leukemia Society MA Chapter, 495 Old Connecticut Path, Suite 220, Framingham, MA 01701. For obit/directions/guestbook, www.mcdonaldfs.com

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 13, 2007.

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Anne, Bob, and Mark Wilson

November 19, 2007

Dear Charlene and Ryan,
We were shocked and greatly saddened to hear of Bob's passing. Our thoughts and best wishes are with you as you go through this difficult time. If we can help you at all, remember that we're just down the street.

Kathy Plösser

November 13, 2007

Dear Charleen and Ryan We are sorry to hear about Bob`s passing.
Please accept our deepest sympathy.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. Roland and Kathy

Wayne & Jane Crespo

November 13, 2007

Charleen & Ryan We are so sorry to hear of Bobs passing. When Dan Murphy told me I was shocked. Bob was in here at Sonoco just a week ago. He was always a pleasure to work with. We are praying for you that you will soon feel peace and that your needs will be supplied.

Terri MacIntyre

November 13, 2007

Charleen & Ryan,

We are so sorry to hear about Bob. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Terri & Leo

pattie and bill ganier

November 13, 2007

Charleen and Ryan: when we got the call that BOB had passed away we were absolutely shocked and devastated. Nothing we say can take away the sadness you and your entire family must be feeling now but please know that our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time. We will never forget all the good times we had together at Laconia on Tower Street,the laughs we all shared. BOB was a wonderful, gentle man and he will be missed by all of us.....summers will never be the same!

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