Obituary for
Irving R. Burke
MILLBURY: Irving R. Burke, 87, of Millbury passed away March 8, 2017 surrounded by his loving family after an illness. He leaves his wife of 67 years Dorothy (Marshall) Burke, two sons; James Burke and his wife Nancy Testa of Millbury and Robert Burke and his wife Kim Nolan of Worcester, two daughters; Joyce Bertone and her husband David Bertone of Sarasota, FL and Joan Carlson and her husband Edward Carlson of North Grafton, nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, all the highlights of his life. He also leaves a brother William Burke and his wife Jean Burke of Grafton. Funeral services including military honors as Irving served in the US Navy during the Korean War and burial will be private at the convenience of his family. Many thanks to the caring team at the VNA Southern Worcester County and everyone at UMass Memorial Hospital. Please honor Irving with memorial donations in lieu of flowers to Southern Worcester County VNA 534 School St. Webster, MA 01570. A Book of Memories to share a memory of Irving or message of sympathy with his family is available online at:
www.RoneyFuneralHome.com
