Gerard Conrad Burke Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Gerard Conrad Burke (Arichat, Nova Scotia), who passed away at the age of 71, on April 11, 2020. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gerard Conrad Burke to show support.

He was predeceased by : his stepfather Thomas Matthews; his siblings, Edna Matthews, Bradley Burke, Jerome Burke and Donald Matthews; and his close friends, John MacRae and Ronnie MacKillop.

He is survived by : his wife Eileen; his stepchildren, Donalda Rooyakkers (Martin), Charlotte MacDonald (Jason), Alberta and Bradley MacDonald (Cindy); his stepgrandchildren, Katrina Rooyakkers and Dawson MacDonald; his stepgreat-grandchildren, Myles and Linus; his siblings, Deborah Phillips (James) of Grand Anse, Audrey MacRae (Daniel) of Grand Anse, Dundee of Grand Anse, Sheila Matthews (Wayne) of Grand Anse, Colleen Matthews of Grand Anse, Clarissa Matthews (Bernard), Brenda Iaboni (Dominic), Barb Pontes (Joseph), Vince Burke (Marian) of Grand Anse, Terry Matthews (Sharon) of Grand Anse, Timberley of Grand Anse, Thomas Matthews of Grand Anse, River Bourgeois of Grand Anse, Hubert Matthews West Bay (Harriette) of Grand Anse, Lawrence Matthews of Grand Anse, Dougald Matthews of Grand Anse and Martin Matthews (Paulette) of Grand Anse; and his close friend Francis King. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations can be made to the MacKay Cemetery or to South Mountain Arm of God.