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He leaves his two sons, Kevin R. Burke and Ryan M. Burke both of Worcester; his parents, Robert J. and Catherine A. (McGurn) Burke of Shrewsbury; two brothers, Roland A. Burke of Medway and James K. Burke of Norwood; and a sister, Kathleen A. Burke of Manchester, CT; also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, two grand nephews and several cousins. Bobby was born in Worcester and raised in Shrewsbury and graduated from Shrewsbury High School.
Mr. Burke had been employed for the Town of Shrewsbury for over 15 years as a Maintenance Craftsman. He also spent many years for the town as a call firefighter and special police officer that patrolled Lake Quinsigamond.
Bobby loved being surrounded by friends and family and especially cherished spending quality time with his two boys. He also was a self taught chef and enjoyed cooking for his entire family.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit with Bobby's family on Sunday, October 19th from 4-7 PM in the Britton-Shrewsbury Funeral Home, 648 Main Street, Shrewsbury. His funeral will be celebrated on, Monday October 20th at 10 A.M. in Saint Anne's Church, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, Shrewsbury. Contributions may be made to Saint Anne's Human Services, 130 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545. For directions and Mr. Burke's online memorial guestbook, please visit,
www.brittonfuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert Burke
Patti (Butkevich) Kania
October 26, 2008
To the Burke Family
Although I hadn't seen Bobby in many years, I will always remember him for being a great "boss" at the Frohsinn Club. He was always great for a laugh. We had a lot of fun working the bar with Annie, Cheryl and "big" Bob C. My sympathies to his family.
Kerry Bernier Spindler
October 21, 2008
There isn't enough space here to detail how loved, or how missed you will be. I am so glad that I told you "I Love You" everytime we spoke, or saw eachother because I do and always will. "UB", you were very special to Karyn and I. We will never forget how much you loved us or how much you cared. Everything about your unselfish ways touched so many people and you will be missed dearly. I love you always! Kerry (your god-daughter
Jim, Lisa & Jackie Hassett
October 20, 2008
To the Burke Family,
Our prayers and condolences are with you all during this time. May your faith be the rock that supports all of you.
Joan
October 20, 2008
Bobby you will be missed. From an old friend who grew up in Shrewsbury
Sorry for your loss
Dave&Denise Nordstrom
October 20, 2008
We are deeply saddened to hear of your passing. Rest well "Bobby"
Jim Willoughby
October 20, 2008
Jim, My condolences to you and your family. I was saddened by RB's
passing. JW
Jim Willoughby
Cody, Wy.
James Colonies
October 19, 2008
So Long Bob. From the Shrewbury Fire Dept.
pat baril (mcgurn)
October 18, 2008
so sorry for your loss im kate s cousin pat baril from worcester you are in my prayers so sorry
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