TERRY MARK BURKE

My belated condolences to Terry's family on his most premature and untimely passing which came to my attention only recently. Knowing Terry since our freshman year at Harvard as roommates is one of the fondest memories of my college days. He was a most generous, thoughtful, and truly kind human being with a witty sense of humor. He is a bright light in an often dim world and will be missed by everyone whose lives he touched.

Terry was one of those special people who gave of himself for the good of others. The world needs more people like him. My sincere condolences to the family.

Our love, thoughts and prayers go out to Ellen and the family at this time. Terry was a remarkable, gentle soul. We are grateful to have been part of his overlapping communities of friendship and ministry in Boston. We know his spirit lives on in his wonderful family and life work.
Pat Bodnar and David Rosenberg

It is with heartfelt sadness that my family and I grieve the loss of your kind and gentle spirit. Over the 26 years that you were our pastor you were also a good friend. Your inspiring words and deeds often spurred us to pursue volunteer work for the greater good. you were there for my family and I for many bad times but also shared some very happy times with us as well. Your devotion to your wife and children shone above all else. We will truly miss your inspiration, kindness, compassion and...

Terry was genuine. He let me and others do a poetry group, grieving racism workshop,a zen meditation workshop,civil rights and celebratory services at the church in the nineties. He was a wise, gentle soul who I will alwaya remember. He set a noble example. Once he let me work part-time as church sexton when I wasin dire financialstraits Peace, brother. Quinton Wilkins,jr.

My deepest sympathies to Terry's family. He loved you all very much and was always proud of his girls. You were lucky to have such a great Dad who clearly instilled in you his values of social justice and peace. He was full of integrity and gentleness and intellectual curiosity - and jokes!

Terry, there is no eloquence that does your friendship justice. You befriended me; you befriended my family; you befriended many, many people. Intelligent, well-spoken, seeking, humorous, warm, kind; you were wholly unpretentious. In almost 40 years of knowing you, memories flood my mind now: our meeting at the American Church in Paris; discerning your call to serve the spiritual needs of people over going to law school; confiding your delight and gratitude that you'd met the woman with...