Gordon Victor Burke
October 20, 2011
After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gordon Victor Burke on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at Victoria Hospital, a World War II Veteran. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen (1986). Loving father of Edward Burke and wife Cheryl, and Betty Smith and husband Graham. Predeceased by daughter Barbara Dicy (2008) and son Gordon Burke (1991). Loving grandfather of Steven Smith, Richard Smith, Ryan Burke (wife Ashley), TerryLynn Burke (Terry), Adam Dicy and Rachael Dicy. Great-grandfather of Adriana Smith and Aiden Burke. The family would like to thank the Doctors of PCU and the nurses on Burns/Plastic Zone C Level 5 for their excellent care of our father’s final days. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. where the funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Cancer Centre.
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Ed, Cheryl and family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad Ed. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
Terry,Ryan,Ed and Cheryl: We were very sad to hear the news of your grandpa's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
We're sad that your gone Grandad, but now your at peace. I sometimes often think of all the great times we had with me my sister and my mother and the others, including every Christmas we shared at your house and family gathering. I'm happy your no longer in any pain and will be spending eternity with Grandma Burke who's been waiting patiently for you to join her in heaven. You, Grandma, my mom and Uncle Gordy will continue looking down and watching over all of us.
We offer your family our deepest sympathies for the loss of Gord
i will miss you grandad now you are at peace you will be greatly missed but never forgotten you will be with my mom both of you will be watching over all of us with your biggest smile
Erika and I offer our deepest sympathies for the loss of you dad. We are sorry that we could not attend the funeral as I read about your dad on Saturday afternoon. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and all the family and that our love and friendship is always with you.
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation � Cancer Centre)
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Ed, Cheryl and family. Our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad Ed. Our thoughts are with you at this time.
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