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for Elise Burke
George Ferreira
December 5, 2005
Very Deeply Sympthy To Your Loss
tim scanlon
December 2, 2005
My consolence goes to Leo and the family. May you find happiness and comfort in the fact that Elise is well regarded by all of us who knew her. Thank you Elise for teaching me to be montest. Good night sweet smiles.
Nancy B Rarus
December 1, 2005
I knew Elise briefly at ASD (Conn) and she was great with my daughter, Kim who stayed at the school once a week overnight. I just can't believe this would happen to a great gal!
I know she had talents and encouraged her but she chose what she wanted and only hope Leo knows she chose LOVE.
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Diane Fortier
November 30, 2005
I am very sorry about in loss of Elise amd she is in peace now. I remembered Elise from RI School for the Deaf and she defended me from the students. I will nof forget her. My sympthy to her family.
Juliette Hynes
November 29, 2005
Elise was a blessing to everyone who met her. She was a positive and joyful person. Now it is her spirit and memories that will continue to be gifts to us. I am thankful to have known her the short time I did. Her family has been extra blessed, for they have known her the longest. I hope that soon their sense of lost becomes one of peace and comfort.
Juliette
Michael and Mary Anne Frenzel
November 29, 2005
Kenny, Juliette and Jim Hynes are my siblings. Marie Williams was our guest this past July. The greatest joy of Marie's trip to Louisiana was her visit with Elise. I have heard such wonderful things about Elise. Seems she was a lady of great talents,strength and love. Your family is in our prayers.
Mindy Dill
November 28, 2005
Leo, Lucette and Louis,
Elise was one of sweetest, big hearted, and sincere people I have known. She will be missed by many of us. I feel blessed to know her. My thoughts will be with you.
June and Roy Jr DeLaune
November 28, 2005
I visited Elisa last month and she wanted to give me her patrotic package food for me. How sweet of her and I miss her so much. She is a wonderful lady. I gave her comfortable and chatted with her for a while. She has a faith with the Lord. May her soul rest with the Lord peacefully
Kelly (Hughes) Hall
November 28, 2005
Leo, Lucette, Jason, Louis, and Alice,
May God help you through this difficult time. I am so sorry I will not be there for the funeral. I just heard the news late last night.
You and your family mean so much to me. I will never forget her/your generosity and friendship, while growing up next door. Elise was always there to take me with you guys...whether it was to the YMCA, school, Church, or whatever you were doing.
She was truly a wonderful woman with an amazingly big heart, infectious laugh, and loving spirit.
I'm so grateful we saw her in April. The smiles and laughter we shared watching my girls play are memories I'll treasure.
I love you guys! Please pass my thoughts to Camille and your grandmother. You are in our prayers!
All our love,
Ronnie, Kelly, Alyssa, Ashley, Lazy, and Bullseye
Lena Shearer
November 28, 2005
Please know others share in your memory of someone very dear.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
BRENDAN MANN
November 27, 2005
I WILL MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU SO MUCH. GOD BLESS YOU.
John & Orva Jacobsen
November 27, 2005
I am truly sorry and saddened to hear of Elise's passing. I have known her since Gallaudet College. She was one of the nicest and sweetest girls I have known. I have many fond memories and the many laughs we had. She will be sorely missed by everyone who knew her. My deepest sympathy to you and the family.
Glenda (Gigi) Brown
November 27, 2005
Leo, Lucette and Louis,
My heart is heavy not only for you but for those of us whose lives Elise has touched. I will miss her wonderful laugh, but will continue to think of her each time I rescue a stray kitty and when I see each of your faces. God bless each of you.
Norma Denton
November 27, 2005
Iam deepest Condolences for the loss of your wife and mother I knew Elsie from the RI school for the Deaf that was in 1960s May God watch over you all and I knew she's in a better place someday you all will meet !! Norma and Family
Mara Evans
November 27, 2005
To Burke Family,
I never met Elise, but klnow from my friend Maureen Ballard that Elise was a beautiful person and beloved friend. Maureen mentioned Elise several times to me and asked me to pray for Elise. I now will keep your family in prayer during this difficult loss.
Odette D'Agostino
November 27, 2005
I am just learning of Elise's death. I will miss her so very much. She was such an inspiration to not only me but to so many people. Her strong faith was such a wonderful example to all of us. I will miss her daily emails encouraging me when I should have been the one encouraging her. She had such devotion to the Blessed Mother, and I know that God was with her during this final journey. What a beautiful gift to God of our friend Elise. She touched so many lives and made mine richer through her joyous love of family, friends, her pets and life. She taught us all to count our blessings. My love to all of her family which she loved so dearly. She never worried about herself, but about Leo and her children. God blessed me by having a friend like Elise. I thank God for blessing me with this special friendship.
Steve and Judie Hughes
November 27, 2005
Leo, Lucette and Louis
You're in our thoughts and have our deepest condolences.
I'll never forget your mom, she was a very special lady and we were all blessed to have known her. I'm just glad I got to witness her infectious smile and laugh one last time before she passed away far too early.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. ~From a headstone in Ireland
Teresa Hughes
November 27, 2005
Leo, Lucette,and Louise, It is so hard to hear the news of Elise passing.
One thing my father told me as he was leaving this earth was to never stop talking about him or sharing his life with otheres. When one hides memories away and no longer share the good of a loved ones life, they are truly gone.
Your mom has many wonderful stories to be shared with all who knew her and those who did not.
As many have said her laugh was so infectious. You could not help but smile everytime you heard it. Elise was as dear as a sister, and we so enjoyed out time bring up you children. Please know we will always remember and love her and wish you peace knowing she is at rest from her long battle.
Ron Westenberger
November 27, 2005
I am saddened by Elise's passing. She was the nicest and sweetest girl that I ever met while at Gallaudet. May she rest in peace.
Rob (Bob) Firestone
November 27, 2005
I'm sending my deep condolences to you and family. I was glad for an opportunity to get to know Elise at Gallaudet University. She had a very pleasant smile and she always smiled to everyone. She was very sweet to everyone. She is spreading her love and spirit to all of you.
May God comfort you during the grief and pain with His love.
Rob
Cheryl Ann Fiola
November 27, 2005
To the Burke Family:
Our Deepest Sympathy are wtih you. I remembered Elise (Baris)Burke at BSD in Randolph. She was a very friendly person and smarter person. I will never forget her all my prayer for her family forever. God takes her residing in heaven.
June DeLaune
November 27, 2005
I visited Elise last month and she wanted to give me her patroitic package food for me. How sweet of her and I miss her so much. She is a wonderful lady. I gave her comfortable and chatted with her for a while. She has a faith with the Lord. May her soul rest with the Lord peacefully.
Isaac Pakula
November 27, 2005
To the Family of Eilise,
I am feeling very saddened to know that Elise is gone from the Earth.
She was already greeted in the Gates of Heaven.
I used to take her for rides in my motorcyle around the roads of Gallaudet. I will miss her beaming face!
Ike and Randi Pakula
Letha Burnett
November 27, 2005
Leo & family, Our deepest sympathy & prayers are with you all. Elise was a wonderful friend and had sense of humor. We were roommates in a big old fashioned house in Hartford, Conn with our spouses for 2 years. Elise had a beautiful talent of arts and painting while I babysitted her beautiful children, Lucette & Louis. Glad that I got a chance to chat with her through Videophone 2 months ago. Now she is at peace with our precious Lord! Miss her alot! Love you all tons!
Love in Christ,
Letha & Art
[email protected]
Darlene Hall
November 26, 2005
I am truly sorry for the passing of your wife and mother.When I first met Elise at Gally back in 1965,she was so awesome lady and was well liked by all of us who knew her. The last conversation we had was about Jesus as her Lord, knowing that he was preparing a mansion for her in His Kingdom (John 14:1,2)..She will be sorely missed..
Janie Pearson
November 26, 2005
Dear Ones,
Elise and I were roommates at Gallaudet during our prep year. We kept in touch from time to time as years went by.
The last time, we were together, was when we attended Marilyn O'Leary's wedding. We had fun visiting. That was really nice.
You have my deepest sympathy. She had suffered so much as I was well kept up to date on her well being. May she rest in peace.
Thoughts and Prayers, Janie
Donna Brewton-Hoover
November 26, 2005
What a wonderful time I had with Elise while she was here on earth. I know that she was an Angel here to spread her love to all who knew her. She had a ready smile and infectious laugh! To have been loved by her was a gift from God.
Leo and kids, find strength in the knowledge that Elise was a wonderful Angel here and she's probably doing a carving of a kitty up in heaven. God Bless.
Nick/Bobbie LeFors
November 26, 2005
Leo and folks,
It's never easy to lose someone we care about, it takes time and courage to adjust but there is comfort and that comfort comes from the Lord.
With Prayers and Sympathy,
Nick and Bobbie LeFors
Burton Quartermus
November 26, 2005
To the Burke Family,
I was blessed to have some good chats with Elise on the emails before her passing. The last time I met her again in 1982 in Baton Rogue. She looked the same great when we were at Gallaudet in 1965. May the Lord take care of her and comfort her family. We, the Quartermus Family, expresses our condolences to her family.
JAY SHOPSHIRE
November 26, 2005
I cannot tell you how sorry I am to hear of your great loss.
I loved your mother and I'll never get over missing her. She was well-loved and so sweet woman in Gallaudet College since we meet there in 1965. She will be long remembered by many.
With deepest sympathy to you and all your family.
Kathy (Swanson) Schumacher
November 26, 2005
To the Burke and Baris families,
I met Elise when we were classmates at Gallaudet College. She was so friendly and easy to like. I always remember her as having long, shiny brown hair. She truly was a beautiful person, inside and out. My deepest condolences on your loss.
Ron Gabriel
November 26, 2005
Sorry to hear about your early departure but I am sure God will put you in good use the way you are on this stage.We will miss you!
Olouse and Connie Tullos
November 26, 2005
To the Burke Family,
We are truly sorry for your great loss and wish to offer our heartfelt sympathy. We shall miss her smiling presence. She was a wonderful woman who never complained. I will miss our annual Christmas gift exchange (for 26 years). Our thought and love are with you.
Chris Watson
November 25, 2005
Elise will always be remembered for her smile and kindness to all, and her words of support and encouragement to others no matter the circumstances. She always was, is, and will be a special person.
Cecelia Trela
November 25, 2005
I know Elise Burke from Boston School for the deaf for few years and I truly sorry for her sister and Burke's family loss .. She is peaceful ....
Evelyn and Archie Kuyrkendall
November 25, 2005
Our deepest sympathy are with you all. Elise was a very fine person and I am glad to know her. I know we will miss her very much.
Susan Treuil
November 25, 2005
Lucette and Louis and Leo, I know that she is at peace and is with Heavenly Father. i was unable to see or visit her because I have surgery on Nov 9th and I was ill for sometime in Oct. I always send the msg with Donna Davis or Hubert Meliet to give it to Elise to let her know that i have not forgotten her and tell her that i am praying for her's intention. Last time she and i have dinner before she had kidney remove last november 2004 was at Jason's Deli for last time and how we both want to see St Theresa's movie together at that time but i did not get to see the movie but she did. She is truly inspirational and was ready to go and she accepted the suffering that God have to offer to her and trust that God have plan for her without explanation. She is truly remarkable person and she got a chance to go to Medjourge to come home with different attitude and to know what is the most important thing is catholic faith. she taught the confirmation deaf kids how to fast and she saw deaf kids made their confirmation and pray for them and gave them gifts. she want them to know how important their catholic faith is and she is great example to them because they will be the leader in the future to teach other the deaf kids. she wanted to send the confirmation kids to catholic deaf camp with Father MIke Dipitki because she believe in them and it is my hope to see her dream to fulfill in the future in the memory of her. I was bless to see her and talk with her for the last time before she move in with Louis. God works in mysterious ways to have our computer broke and use the excuse to go to her house to check my email and talk with her at the same time.
God bless you, Susan Treuil
Diann Wolfinbarger
November 25, 2005
Deeply saddended to hear the loss of Elise Baris at a young age of 58, may, she now rest in peace with God and all her Loved Ones
Love, Diann Wolfinbarger
Maureen Ballard
November 25, 2005
My condolence goes to the Burke Family, she was one of my best true friend. Now, she is in Peace with God.
Love, Maureen Ballard
Connie Greenlee Gough
November 25, 2005
Mike and I are very sorry about your loss of your loving mother and sister. She has been our wonderful friend for a long time. We deeply miss her.
Jill and Chas Haney
November 25, 2005
Very Deeply sympthy to your loss and she will be missed ! She is with God peacefully.
Trish Reeder
November 25, 2005
To the Burke and Baris Family,
Elise Claudia was a wonderful lady and well-liked person at La. School for the Deaf.
Sharing in your sorrow and Sympathy is more than a word. It's the deep and heartfelt expression of friends who care.
May God be comfort her and ur family.
Love, Trish Reeder
Mary Buckels
November 25, 2005
We are very sorry for your loss
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