Dorothy Burke Obituary
The family announces the passing of Dorothy Burke (Easthampton, Massachusetts) on September 7, 2026. Dorothy, born on June 7, 1937, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Burke to show support.
Dorothy will be remembered for the time spent with loved ones and the moments that brought joy to those around her. Friends and family will honor Dorothy by reflecting on shared memories and the positive influence she had in their lives. Though Dorothy is no longer present, the bonds she created and the experiences shared will endure. Dorothy’s memory will continue to be a source of comfort for all who knew her.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Ernest Ashley and Rachel Delisle (Watts) of Westhampton; her daughter Debora Burke-Dykstra (Cystic Fibrosis); and her son-in-law Terry Dykstra. She is survived by: her sister Barbara Newsheller (Delisle) of Farmington; Norman Berkowitz of Walpole. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held on Monday, September 28th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Westhampton Congregational Church (1 Tob Hill Rd, Westhampton, MA 01027).
Donations in memory of Dottie may be made to the Westhampton Congregational Church UCC Endowment Fund, 1 Tob Road, Westhampton, MA, 01027, or to Cavalier Rescue USA (https://www.cavalierrescueusa.org).
