Michael Bourke Obituary
Ex husband of the late Maria,
dearly loved and adored dad of Jude,
son-in-law Brent, Julie and the late Brian, wonderful grandad of Haleigh, Kev, Jordan, Carly, Frazer, Natalie, Liall, Sam and Elliott, treasured great-grandad of Robbie, Kaillum, Zachary and Ezra, husband of the late Sandra, step-dad of the late Paul, Michael and Margaret, grandad of Michael, Roxanne, David and partners, great-grandad of Oscar and Alex, partner of Evelyn.
A true gentleman,
fly high and keep singing.
Love you millions always,
Simply the best. x x x x x
Service at South Shields Crematorium on Monday 17th February at 12:30pm, followed by a celebration of Michael's life at The Little Haven. Family flowers only, donations to Marie Curie.
Michael will be resting at
Your Choice Funerals
Sunderland Road
7 Entries
February 14, 2020
Fond memories of Michael never to be forgotten true gentleman love from
Liz xxx
February 13, 2020
Michael will always be remembered with great affection. Dear brother in law of Terry and Lynne love to all x
February 12, 2020
Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen unheard but always near. RIP Michael.....a true gentleman. Evelyn , Sharon , George, Deborah & Sam.
February 12, 2020
Thinking of you all at this very sad time love Joan & family xx
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Harry Joyce
February 11, 2020
Julie so sorry to hear the sad news of your dad's passing my thoughts are with you all love you as I always have Harry
February 11, 2020
R.I.P Michael a true gentleman, gone but never forgotten xxx
Michelle Hardy
February 11, 2020
R.I.P Michael, a true gentleman, gone but never forgotten xxxxx
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