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WILLIAM BURKE Obituary

BURKE, William J. 67, of West Boylston, passed away Wed., Dec. 23rd. He leaves his wife of 39 years, Anne Carey (Hurley) Burke; a daughter, Kelsey Burke of Paxton and her fiancee, Michael Kusy of West Boylston. Bill is survived by seven siblings: Kathryn Green of Rockland, Richard Burke and his wife, Debbie of Peru, Mary Burke of Marlborough, Theodore Burke and his wife, Patricia, of Walpole, Margaret Burke and her wife, Patricia Connolly of Centerville, Elizabeth LeBlanc and her husband, Nelson of Waltham, and John Burke of Centerville, and many loving nieces and nephews. His Funeral will be held Wednesday, December 30 from Fay Brothers Funeral Home, 1 West Boylston St. with a Mass at 11:00 am in Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 111 Worcester St. Burial will follow in Mt. Vernon Cemetery. A visiting hour will be held from 9:30 to 10:30am at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Compassionate care for ALS, PO Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574.

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2015.

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Priscilla Blackburn

December 30, 2015

You all are in my thoughts and prayers. So sorry to learn of your loss.

Cousin Priscilla

Becky Samara

December 30, 2015

I am so sorry for your loss. Liam shared with me many wonderful stories about Bill. Prayers and hugs

Joyce Valente

January 17, 2016

Carey, Kelsey and the extended Burke family. Sorry for the loss of a wonderful raconteur and gracious gentleman. I will truly miss him.

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Cathy Lazzaro

December 28, 2015

Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss. May Bill's family and friends hold on to the many lasting happy memories they have had with him.

Julissa Madera

December 28, 2015

Carey,
My condolences to you and your family with love I say I'm so sorry for your lost!

Regina Hurley

December 28, 2015

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Patrice McGourty

December 27, 2015

Bill's strong will moved him to keep his motivation despite many adversities. He attained many successes, from the navy to 2 college degrees, a good career and family life. He learned his music the same way. I have great respect for what he accomplished and sadness he wasn't able to complete all his goals. Deepest sympathy to Kelsey and Carey.

Love Patrice

Meaghan Hardy-Lavoie

December 27, 2015

Carey,

My most sincere condolences on the loss of Bill. The love that you shared was overwhelmingly evident in the ways in which you each cared for each other. I hope you always take comfort in those moments.

December 27, 2015

Bill, my dear "brother- out-law," there will never be another Bill. I will forever miss your sense of humor, your easy laugh, your kind heart, your faith, and your love of all things Irish. You were a good man to the core. You will be sorely missed. xox

Love you, and miss you,
Gina

Kelly Prefontaine

December 27, 2015

Carey,
Please accept my most heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathies on the loss of your husband. My heart goes out to you and your family. May memories of great times live in your heart and help you through this most difficult loss. Thinking of you and praying for peace and strength for you and your family. Many thoughts, Kelly

Michael LeBlanc

December 26, 2015

Uncle Bill, you were the best uncle a nephew could ask for. We shared many great memories together. I love and miss you very much. Hope heaven is good to you because you certainly deserve it.
Love your nephew, Michael

Bill McGourty

December 26, 2015

Bill,

In loving memory of a good friend and special person. You will be greatly missed.
Bill McGourty

Cara McGourty

December 26, 2015

Uncle Bill,

Your spirit and good humor will be greatly missed. I'm grateful that you are at peace.
Love, Cara
Cara McGourty

Elizabeth (Burke) LeBlanc

December 26, 2015

The Burke family.

Elizabeth LeBlanc

December 26, 2015

R.I.P Bill, You were a great brother, with a great sense of humor and could make everyone laugh. You had a kind heart to all and were taken to soon. You will greatly missed by everyone. We all love you Bill. You are at peace now and in heaven with mommy and dad.

john burke

December 26, 2015

Rest easy brother friend and my hero...never will you be forgotten. ..love eternally. .your brother and friend John and family

PEGGY BURKE

December 26, 2015

REST EASY DEAR BROTHER,,,YOUR WORK IS DONE HERE..HEAVEN IS YOUR REWARD..WE LOVE YOU...PEGGY AND PAR

December 26, 2015

We will miss you Bill, you fought hard. Love Mo and Jimmy

shauna leblanc

December 26, 2015

shauna leblanc

December 26, 2015

Our family has lost a big part of it.. Uncle Bill you will be missed very much... Love Shauna

Carey Burke

December 25, 2015

Bill, I will always love you; I miss you.

All My Love,
Carey

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Dec

30

Visitation

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Fay Brothers Funeral Home

1 West Boylston St, West Boylston, MA 01583

Dec

30

Funeral

11:00 a.m.

Our Lady of Good Counsel Church

111 Worcester St., MA

Dec

30

Burial

Mt. Vernon Cemetery

MA

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1 West Boylston St, West Boylston, MA 01583

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