Barry Burke's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2026 in Chatham, Ontario

Barry Burke

July 24, 2026

Chatham, Ontario

Barry Burke's obituary , Passed away on July 24, 2026 in Chatham, Ontario

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Barry Burke Obituary

Barry Burke of Chatham, Ontario passed away on July 24, 2026. Barry shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barry Burke to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Don Burke and Rita Burke; his brother Roy Burke; and his in-laws, Walter and Maxine Zimmer.

He is survived by: his wife Shirley; his children, Stephanie Smith (Jamie), Jodi Burke and Stacey Burke (Christine); his grandchildren, Brittany Smith (Bob), Tara Wheeler (Ray), Dylan Burke-Gray (Jesse), Kesley Burke-Gray (James), Lachlan Burke, Aiden Burke and Leah Burke; his great grandchildren, Ainsley Smith-Epple, Ashlyn Ball and William Ball; and his sisters, Diane Demeyers (Fred) and Joyce Wood (Gordon).

Friends planning an expression of remembrance are asked to consider the Chatham-Kent Hospice Foundation or a charity of their choice. The family has chosen to send donations to Chatham-Kent Hospice FoundationDonate Now (https://chathamkenthospicefoundation.com). Donate to Charity Charity of Choice.

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