James Burke Obituary
We announce the death of James Burke of Braintree, Massachusetts, who passed away on November 2, 2026, at the age of 86. James will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles and Irene (Klaus); his son Michael (Patricia); his siblings, Edmund, Claire and Albert; Mary "May" Burke.
He is survived by: his siblings, Marilyn (Edward), Robert (late Mary) and Paul (Frances "Polly" Burke); his daughter Lisa Gemmell (Stephen); his stepdaughters, Sharon Langlois and Kimberly O'Neill (David); his grandchildren, MacKenzie, Christopher, Danielle and Derek; and his great grandchildren, Fiona, Urijah, Ewan and Coral.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, P.O. Box 91891, Washington DC 20090 ~ http://www.nationalmssociety.org., Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284 ~ http://www.danafarber.jimmyfund.org., or South Shore Health Foundation, 55 Fogg Rd., S. Weymouth, MA 02190 ~ http://www.southshorehealth.org.
