Obituary of Vincent Patrick Burke

BURKE Peacefully, and in the arms of Angels, Vincent Patrick Burke, in his 85th year, made his final journey home to God on Thursday, July 10, 2008. Surrounded at his residence by his loving family, Vince bravely ended his battle with cancer with both dignity and grace. Beloved husband of Eleanor, the love of his life. Their mutual love , devotion and support guided them through their 59 years of marriage. Devoted and loving father of Therese, Chris (Elly), Kathy, Eileen, Michael, Kevin and Dan (Ingrid). Adoring grandfather to Jessica (Ryan), Jaclyn, Shane, Dylan, Danny, Jessica, Joy, Joshua, Jacob and Johanna. Proud great-grandfather to Delaney and Thomas. Also survived by his sister-in-law Irene Burke and his many, many nieces and nephews.As a proud member of the Royal Canadian Navy, and after a 35 year sales career with Nacan Canada, Vince will be remembered as an extremely generous and compassionate man whose most important priority in life was his family. He always had a song in his heart, a quick wit and a laugh that was contagious. Thanks to Dr. Dana Winterburn and the Byron Family Medical Clinic, the London Regional Cancer Program, Community Care Access Centre of London and Dr. Maria Boldt for their kind care and support. Our family wishes to personally thank Dad's nurses Maureen Dougan and Kelly Stocks for their incredible compassion and kindness throughout Vince's journey. Visitation will be held at the John T. Donohue Funeral Home, 362 Waterloo Street at King Street on Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. . A celebration of Vince's life will be held in the Chapel of the funeral home on Monday July 14th ,2008 at 11 a.m. Internment to follow the service at St. Peter's Cemetery, London.Expressions of sympathy may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society.