Kevin Burke
1954 - 2014
Kevin Burke
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday September 6, 2014
Service Time
5:00pm
Service Location
St. Jerome's Church, Long Harbour
Burial Information
Burial Location
Long Harbour Cemetery
Requested Charity
Perlin Training Centre
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Kevin Edward Burke (November 19,1954 - April 30, 2014) of Mt. Arlington Heights, Placentia Bay passed peacefully away surrounded by family and friends.

Predeceased  by his parents Michael & Helen Burke and Great Nephew Devan Maher. Leaving to mourn his siblings Earl (Carol), Michael, Irving, Gladys, Eunice (Ray McCarthy), Kathleen (Tom Maher), Mollie (Mike Dreaddy), and many caring nieces, nephews and dear friends.

A very special family ....The McFadyens ...Paul, Beverely, Amanda, Nicole and his buddy Gary McCarthy.  Kevin was so blessed to have them in his life. They have been his guardian angels for the past number of years. His family will be forever grateful to them for the care and love they have given to Kevin.

Kevin was born with an extra chromosome and 59 years ago doctors didn't give his parents much hope. His mom was told to take him home and make him comfortable. I guess he proved them wrong!  Kevin has lived a very fulfilling, healthy life spreading love wherever he went and receiving it in abundance. Unfortunately, he was struck down with alzheimers 1 1/2 yrs ago and it's been a steady decline until his death.

He loved life and enjoyed it to the fullest. He loved music and dance and was so fortunate to have the opportunity to be a client for 20 years at the Perlin Training Centre where he just loved to go everyday. He always took part in the Lyp Sync Concerts and many other celebrations. He was a member of the  Special Olympics bowling league and won many medals. 

He liked to entertain with his guitar, accordian, harmonica and played the spoons. He could often be heard in the neighbourhood playing his guitar and singing his favorite songs.

There are so many stories to be told. Please join us to celebrate his life story on Saturday, May 3, 1- 9 pm at Barrett's Funeral Home on Commonwealth Avenue, Mt. Pearl. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Maher's Funeral Home.   Please, no flowers. A donation to the Perlin Training Centre can be made in his memory.

Funeral Mass of Christian Burial to be held 5:00pm on Saturday, September 6th at St. Jerome's Church, Long Harbour.  Inurnment to take place at Long Harbour Cemetery, followed by a reception at the Long Harbour Parish Hall.  Please come celebrate Kevin's life with his friends and family. 

 

Kevin Burke