Our Maritime Ties
Florence LeBlanc
1918 - 1993 (75 years)1. Florence LeBlanc was born 1918; died 1993. Other Events:
- Residence: Mar 1970, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Florence — Ferdinand (Fred) Bourque\Burke. Ferdinand (son of Edmund Abel Bourque and Marie Phelonise (Phelonise) Melanson) was born 1911; died 1984. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 2. Steven Bourque\Burke
- 3. Dena Leona (Leona) Bourque\Burke was born 1937, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Dec 2011, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 29 Dec 2011, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 4. Joanne Bourque\Burke
- 5. Linda Bourque\Burke
- 6. Judith (Judy) Bourque\Burke
- 7. Frederick (Fred) Normand Burke\Burke was born 6 May 1946; died 10 May 2011, St Catharines General Hospital, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada; was buried Aug 1911, Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada.
- 8. Deborah (Debbie) Bourque\Burke
- 9. Theda Bourque\Burke
- 10. Randolph Anthony Bourque\Burke was born 22 Sep 1952, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Sep 1952, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 25 Sep 1952.
- 11. Angela Bourque\Burke
- 12. Catherine Bourque\Burke
Generation: 2
2. Steven Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Steven — Cheryl Tower. [Group Sheet]
Steven — Joyce Vance. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 13. Jamie Bourque
3. Dena Leona (Leona) Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) was born 1937, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 22 Dec 2011, Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 29 Dec 2011, St Denis Cemetery, Minudie, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Occupation: Toronto, , Ontario, Canada; Assistant Manager at Scotia Bank (retired in 1997)
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Died:
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Dena Leona Holt
1937-2011
With much sadness, the family of Dena Leona Holt announce her peaceful passing at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on Thursday, December 22, 2011, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in River Hebert, she was a daughter of the late Fred and Florence (LeBlanc) Burke.
Leona was formerly employed with Scotiabank, retiring as Assistant Manager in Toronto. She retired to Nova Scotia in 1997. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church, River Hebert. Known as the "Quilt Lady", many enjoy her beautiful quilts which she donated to various people and organizations.
Leona will be sadly missed by her husband of 45 years, Jerry Holt; 3 sons, Randy, Mark (Jackie) and James (Nancy); 4 grandchildren, Natasha, Daniel, Christopher and Matthew; a brother Stephen (Cheryl) Burke; 7 sisters, Joanne (Desi) Hurley, Linda (Jimmy) O'Brien, Judy (Earl) Dwyer, Debbie (Ronnie) Winters, Theda (John) O'Brien, Angela (Bryan) Carter and Catherine (Rick) Cook; sister-in-law Brenda Burke; nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her brother Fred (Jr) in 2011.
Leona's remains have been entrusted into the care of the Furlong Jones Funeral Home,Amherst (667-8777) from where a time of visitation will be held Tuesday (Dec. 27) and Wednesday (Dec. 28) from 7 to 9 pm. Funeral mass will be celebrated from St. Paul the Apostle Church, River Hebert on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 11 am. Burial in the St. Denis Cemetery, Minudie. Donations in Leona's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of the donor's choice.
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Dena married Jerry Holt [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 14. James Holt
- 15. Mark Holt
- 16. Randy Burke
4. Joanne Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Joanne — John Desmond (Desi) Hurley. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 17. Desmond J Hurley
- 18. Donna Hurley
- 19. Jason Hurley
- 20. Jeffrey Hurley
5. Linda Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Linda — James (Jimmy) O'Brien. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 21. Jodie O'Brien
- 22. Leah O'Brien
- 23. Lisa O'Brien
- 24. Lorna O'Brien
6. Judith (Judy) Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Judith — Earl Dwyer. [Group Sheet]
7. Frederick (Fred) Normand Burke\Burke (1.Florence1) was born 6 May 1946; died 10 May 2011, St Catharines General Hospital, St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada; was buried Aug 1911, Maccan, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada. Other Events:
- Obituary: St Catharines, , Ontario, Canada; the website for the George Darte Funeral Home
- Occupation: employee for 31 years of General Motors
- Obituary: 2011, Amherst, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; the website for Furlong-Jones Funeral Home
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Burke, Frederick N. - In the presence of his wife on Tuesday May 10, 2011 at the St. Catharines General Hospital at the age of 65. Loving husband to Brenda for 44 years and who were inseperable till now. Beloved dad of Michael (Trish) and Julie Spratt (Todd). Caring and loving grandfather of Tiffany, Christine, Thomas, Steven and Sarah. Cherished brother of Stephen, Leona, Joanne, Linda, Judy, Debbie, Theda, Angie, Cathy and their spouses. Also survived by his 6 brother-in-laws and 2 sister-in-laws and their spouses, his mother-in-law Ruth and many nieces, nephews, cousins and close friends. Predeceased by his parents Florence and Frederick and his brother. Fred worked at General Motors for 31 years. He was an avid Montreal Canadians fan, a good family man who was always there and loved them till the end. He has forever left a loving mark on our hearts. A Funeral Ceremony will be held at the George Darte Funeral Home, 585 Carlton in the chapel on Monday at 9:30am. Cremation has taken place with inurnment to take place at a later date in Nova Scotia. Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Autism Foundation - Niagara Chapter in Fred's honour.
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Frederick N. Burke
1946-2011
The death of Frederick N. Burke of St. Catherines, ON occurred on May 10, 2011.
A graveside service for Fred will take place in the Maccan Cemetery on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11 am, with Rev. Father David MacDonald officiating.
Following the service all are invited to a reception at the Maccan Legion. Â
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Frederick married Brenda Dwyer (daughter of ... Dwyer and Ruth ...) [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 25. Julie Bourque
- 26. Michael Bourque
8. Deborah (Debbie) Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Deborah — Ronald Winters. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 27. Amy Winters
9. Theda Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Theda — John O'Brien. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 28. John O'Brien
10. Randolph Anthony Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) was born 22 Sep 1952, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; died 24 Sep 1952, River Hebert, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried 25 Sep 1952. 11. Angela Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Angela — Bryan Carter. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 29. Bryan Lee Carter
12. Catherine Bourque\Burke (1.Florence1) Catherine — Rick Cook. [Group Sheet]
Children:
- 30. Stephanie Cook
Generation: 3
13. Jamie Bourque (2.Steven2, 1.Florence1) 14. James Holt (3.Dena2, 1.Florence1) James — Nancy .... [Group Sheet]
15. Mark Holt (3.Dena2, 1.Florence1) Mark — Jackie .... [Group Sheet]
16. Randy Burke (3.Dena2, 1.Florence1) 17. Desmond J Hurley (4.Joanne2, 1.Florence1) 18. Donna Hurley (4.Joanne2, 1.Florence1) 19. Jason Hurley (4.Joanne2, 1.Florence1) 20. Jeffrey Hurley (4.Joanne2, 1.Florence1) 21. Jodie O'Brien (5.Linda2, 1.Florence1) 22. Leah O'Brien (5.Linda2, 1.Florence1) 23. Lisa O'Brien (5.Linda2, 1.Florence1) 24. Lorna O'Brien (5.Linda2, 1.Florence1) 25. Julie Bourque (7.Frederick2, 1.Florence1) Julie — Todd Spratt. [Group Sheet]
26. Michael Bourque (7.Frederick2, 1.Florence1) Michael — Trish .... [Group Sheet]
27. Amy Winters (8.Deborah2, 1.Florence1) 28. John O'Brien (9.Theda2, 1.Florence1) 29. Bryan Lee Carter (11.Angela2, 1.Florence1) 30. Stephanie Cook (12.Catherine2, 1.Florence1)