Clara Winnifred Burke
1932-2018
The death of Clara Winnifred Burke, cherished wife of the
late James Burke, occurred on Sunday, June 24, 2018 at the Saint John
Regional Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born on February
22, 1932 in Saint John, she was a daughter of the late James and Clara
(Stockley) Brennan.
Clara was a woman of great faith and was a devoted member of
the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints. She particularly
loved teaching Sunday school to the nursery and primary children who
adored her. Above all, Clara loved her family and especially spending
time with her grandchildren. She will be sorely missed by all who knew
her.
Clara is survived by her children, Tim (Annette), Carol
(Carson), Lynn (Kevin), Mary (Jeff) and Tammy (Dan) all of Saint John;
sisters, Lydia Jukes (the late Clifford) of Ontario and Grace McCullum
(the late Jack) of Saint John; many grandchildren and
great-grandchildren; as well as many nieces, nephews and extended
family.
In addition to her husband and parents, Clara was also
predeceased by her siblings, Larry, Bobby, Jim, Billy, Evelyn, Connie
and Mary; and grandson, James.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111 Paradise Row,
Saint John (634-7424) with visiting on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 from 2-4
and 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 27, 2018
at 10:00 AM from Brenan’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment
will take place in Fernhill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances
may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the
donor’s choice.
www.BrenansFH.com
Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Clara Winnifred Burke 19322018.source
Décès pour la Ville: Saint John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick
