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Albert Joseph Burke

Albert Joseph Burke

Male 1911 - 2013  (101 years)

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  • Name Albert Joseph Burke 
    Born 9 Jul 1911  Cape Bald, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Military with the Cape Breton Highlanders Regiment in WWII  [2, 3
    • Excerpt from newspaper article by Kenneth Kidd::
      ...
      As it did for tens of thousands of young men like Albert, World War II offered a kind of relief. Albert enlisted with the Cape Breton Highlanders — Gaelic motto: Siol Na Fear Fearail (Breed of manly men).
      He’d spend more than two years fighting in Italy, most often as one of the guys moving artillery closer to the enemy in the dead of night, ahead of the next day’s infantry assault. Twice his truck was blown up by enemy fire.
      Not that there was much glory in any of this, since a cruel twist of history ended up dubbing those who’d fought in Italy — long before the Allied invasion of France — the “D-Day Dodgers.”
      The Cape Bretoners were eventually shipped to Holland, which Albert mostly regards now as a kind of sad, pointless denouement, lives needlessly shed until the bitter end. His regiment’s last battle was taking the Dutch port of Delfzijl, with 19 killed, 54 wounded and 1,700 enemy prisoners captured. A week later, the war was over.
      “I wasn’t smart, I wasn’t brave,” Albert says of his soldiering days. “I was just lucky.”
      ...
    Occupation From 1971 to 1990  Digby, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    owner and operator of AJ's Galley 
    Obituary Jan 2013  [2


    • Obituary

      Albert Joseph Burke, age 101 of Beaver River, Digby Co. and formerly of Digby, passed away January 5, 2013 in the Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth. Born in Cape Bauld, New Brunswick, Albert was a son of the late Michael and Dena Burke. He was a Veteran of the Second World War having served with the Cape Breton Highlanders Regiment. He was owner and operator of AJ’sGalley in Digby from 1971-1990. He was a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 20, Digby. He enjoyed bowling and spending time with his family and friends. He lived life to the fullest. Surviving are daughter Cindy James, Halifax; sons Richard (Joanne), Beaver River, Digby Co.; Albert Jr. (AJ), Vancouver, BC; 8 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife Nayda, son Larry, brothers Emile, Alfie, sisters Primillia, Leah, Tilda, Evon, and Jenny. No visitation by request. Funeral service held Saturday, January 12, 2013, from Jayne’s Funeral Home, 7 Birch St. Digby. A reception followed at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 20, Digby. Donations in memory can be made to the Nova Scotia Heart and Stroke Foundation or to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch # 20 Digby.
    Occupation manager of a bowling alley  [3
    Occupation 1930's  [3
    rider of the rails to western Canada during the Depression years and back again with only odd jobs found along the way 
    Occupation salesman  [3
    Residence Beaver River, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Residence , going back and forth between Ontario and the Maritimes over the years  [3
    Residence Digby, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    formerly 
    Died 5 Jan 2013  Yarmouth Regional Hospital, Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I18330  Annette - Research
    Last Modified 12 Feb 2017 

    Father Maximin\Michael\Marc Burke,   b. 1 Dec 1874, Cap Pele, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 11 Sep 1961, New Waterford,, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 86 years) 
    Mother Marie Dina (Dena) Burke,   b. 22 Jul 1880, Cape Bauld, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1 Mar 1921, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 40 years) 
    Family ID F3785  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Nayda Scott,   d. 20 Mar 1992, Nova Scotia, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Married Y  [2
    Children 
     1. Larry Burke,   d. Bef 2013
     2. Richard Burke
     3. Albert (AJ) Burke, Jr
     4. Cindy Burke
    Family ID F7478  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsOccupation - owner and operator of AJ's Galley - From 1971 to 1990 - Digby, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
    Link to Google MapsResidence - formerly - - Digby, Digby County, Nova Scotia, Canada Link to Google Earth
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  • Photos
    Albert Burke, 1911-2013
    Albert Burke, 1911-2013
    Husband of Nayda.
    Son of Dena (Burke) & Michael Burke.
    Grandson of Dometilda (Vienneau) & Philip Burke.
    Great-grandson of Francoise (Saulnire) & David Vienneau.
    Albert Burke, 1911-2016
    Albert Burke, 1911-2016
    Albert Burke on the right.
    Albert Burke on the right.
    Other two men unknown.
    Albert is the son of Dena (Burke) & Michael Burke; and grandson of Dometilda (Vienneau) Burke.
    Albert Burke & Nayda ... Wedding
    Albert Burke & Nayda ... Wedding
    Albert Burke, 1911-2016
    Albert Burke, 1911-2016

  • Sources 
    1. [S107] VitalStats: NB,Westmorland Co.,Prov.Archives,Govt. Records, mf reel F19022;code:A5/1911;#1603-birth.

    2. [S553] Obituary: Jayne's Funeral Home, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada, Obituary for Albert Joseph Burke, January 5, 2013.

    3. [S168] Newspaper: Ontario, Toronto, Toronto Star, Kidd,Kenneth. "After 3 decades, a Star story helps bring A.J. Burke home". Toronto Star 17 July 2011.


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