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Louis Burke
1927 ~ 2024
Moncton, NB – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Louis Burke, 97, that occurred at the Villa du Repos in Moncton, on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024.
Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Walter Burke and the late Lena (Nowlan) Burke.
In his younger years, Louis was a professional Boxer in Worcester, Massachusetts . After he got married, he worked in the shipping department at Eaton’s, and later went on to work as Head of Maintenance at the Villa Heritage in Moncton. Some of his passions included hunting, wine making, skating with reachers , and gardening , especially tomotoes which were plentiful and would share with everyone . He enjoyed going to the dance each week with his wife and dear friends Doreen and Norman and once won a contest for doing ” The Twist ” when he was 81 years young. He was well known for being a hard worker, and was proud of being able to build his own house and cottage. He was a very smart man and a problem solver and would have done anything to help his family and friends. He will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his wife of 76 years of marriage, Geraldine Burke (born Gautreau); his four children: Rachel, Louis Jr, Dan (Karen), Wayne (Michelle); his four grandchildren: Sara (Keith), David (Krista), Sean, and Ryan; his four great grandchildren: Jackson, Ella, Mikayla, and Kianna; as well as several nieces and nephews.
Beside his parents, he was predeceased by his two sons: Paul (infant), and Guy.
There will be no visitation or funeral service. Interment will be held in the Our-Lady-of-Calvary Cemetery in Dieppe at a later date.
Donations in Louis’s memory can be made to the Salvation Army, Alzheimer’s society, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.
The family invites you to sign an online book of condolences at:
www.funerairepassagefuneral.caArrangements under the professional care of
Passage-Chartersville Funeral Co-operative and Cremation Centre, 363 Amirault Street, Dieppe, NB, E1A 1G1, 506-857-1901.
Dan & Karen, so sorry for your loss! It doesn’t matter how old they are when they pass…the longer you have your parent… the more you need them! Hugs xoxoxox ~Mike & Lynn Casey
So sorry to hear about the passing of your father and grandfather.
I have fond memories of him during my younger years, he was always such a nice man to me.
Hi Géraldine and Family,
My sincere condolences for Louis’s passing. I knew him while he was working at Villa Heritage, he was a very nice man. It’s been a very long time since I saw you, Géraldine. I like working with you at Villa du Repos, accounting office. Take care. Rest in peace Louis. 🙏
Dear Wayne and family:
My sincere condolences to you and your family members.
Condolences to Geraldine and the Burke family on Lou’s passing. He was a good longtime neighbor, friend and former fellow Eaton’s employee. – Elsie
I knew Lou back in the 1940s. We all knew where to go if we needed answers to important questions. R.I.P. Lou.
I’m sorry to hear that Louis passed away. I was married to George Gautreau which has passed too. I loved your Mom and Dad. They always made me feel welcome So sorry for your loss.
My sincere condolences to the Burke family.