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Barbara Burke Obituary
TROY - Barbara A. Burke, 84, of Troy, passed into eternal rest at her residence surrounded by her loving family on December 23, 2023. She was born in Troy, on July 28, 1939, the daughter of Edward and Mildred (Horton) Murray; and the wife of 63 years to the late John F. Burke, who passed away in 2021.
Barb graduated from Troy High School in 1957. She worked at St. Mary's Hospital as a ward secretary for many years and then moved onto working at Capital Cardiology in Troy, from where she retired.
She is survived by her children, Michael (Paula) Burke of Troy, Jack (Sue) Burke of Rochester, Kelly (Jim Mellon) Kennedy of Mechanicville, and Steven (Wendy) Burke of Vooheesville; her grandchildren, Amanda (Kevin), Ryan (Alex), Adam (Alexis), Laura (David), Kyle (Valerie), Eric, Kayla, Joey (Bianca), Justin (Sarah), Emily (Kaitlyn), Megan, and Carly; her great-grandchildren, Landon, Olivia, Greyson, Emma, Molly, Eliana, Oakley, Madison, Mila, (one more baby on the way in July!), her brother Edward (Karen) Murray of Troy; and by many loving nieces and nephews. Along with her husband, Barb was also predeceased by her sister Deborah O'Donnell.
A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, December 29, 2023, at 10 a.m., at Transfiguration Parish, Speigletown. All are invited to visit with Barb's family for an hour before the service, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Following the Mass, both Barb and her husband, Jack's remains will be laid to rest in the Gerald B.H. Solomon-Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those who wish to remember Barb in a special way may consider a donation to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Condolence book and memorial page at parkerbrosmemorial.com.
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Travis Berry
January 2, 2024
Sending healing prayers and comfort during this tough time.
Nancy Lane
December 30, 2023
So m any great memories and laughable times.
Kit Newton
December 29, 2023
I have many happy memories of my friend! We were co-workers at Capitol Cardiology and bonded immediately. I was always impressed with her caring and compassion to our patients. She immersed herself in her family and beloved husband. She was always telling us stories of her family and especially her grandchildren and great- group- she was so proud! I remember we had a bring your child to work day and I brought my then 8 year old daughter. We were having lunch and my daughter was playing the Dixie Chick's " Did I shave my legs for this " and Barb was laughing so hard the tears were rolling down her face! We had so many enjoyable times together and my life is definitely better for having her in my life. Rest in peace with your beloved husband my friend
Deidre Bayly Cody
December 28, 2023
So sorry to hear about Barb,Did not know about Jack.It is a double heartbreak.My beautiful memories of your family will never will be forgotten.How they loved their children!God bless all of !Deidre
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