Edward BURKE

BURKE, EDWARD 2008-08-12 Edward Burke of North Bay passed away on Saturday, August 9, 2008. Ed was born in Sault Ste. Marie and raised in Thunder Bay. He married Helen (nee Holseth) 61 years ago. Helen predeceased him on July 2, 2008. He was employed by the Ministry of Transportation in Thunder Bay until he was transferred to North Bay in 1963. He retired in 1980. Ed was passionate about golf , building houses and dogs. He was a past club champion at Strathcona Golf Course in Thunder Bay. In retirement he and Helen enjoyed 20 years as Florida snowbirds. Ed is survived by daughters Susan Burke, Carleton Place, Melissa (Tom) Haight, Sudbury. Loving grandfather of Samantha En, Toronto, Sean Hewitt, Carleton Place, Sarah Flood (Corey), Sudbury, Adam Haight (Pam), Sudbury and great grandpa of Carly Flood, Sudbury. Ed is also survived by sisters-in-law Evelyn Godin, Burlington and Ruth Burke, Thunder Bay. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive in Thunder Bay and elsewhere. Ed was predeceased by his mother and father Ida and Mike Burke, sister Emeline Zamal, and brother Bill Burke all of Thunder Bay. According to his wishes there will be no service, Cremation has taken place. Flowers are graciously declined but donations to the Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated. You got your wish dad.