Stephen Lawrence Burke

BURKE, Stephen Lawrence. Passed away suddenly at home in Bedford on Sunday, June 15, 2008, at the age of forty-seven, after spending the day swimming with his two children. Born in Montreal, he was the beloved son of the late Earl Frederick and Rita (Briere) Burke. Stephen will be lovingly remembered by his children, Jessie and James; his sisters, Patsy Burke, Montreal; Eileen and her husband, Teddy Earle, Montreal; brother, Danny and wife, Sharon Burke, Kitchener, ON; niece Kimberly Earle (husband Desmond Farrell) and great-niece Madison Farrell; nephew Ryan Earle and Jennifer Varga. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Atlantic Funeral Homes, 125 Sackville Dr., Lower Sackville. A private family service will take place at a later date. Donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia. On-line condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com