Mary Lorraine Burke

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Lorraine Burke
January 4, 1919 – May 20, 2022

Passed peacefully away at the Placentia Hospital on May 20, 2022 Lorraine Burke of Long Harbour, Placentia Bay in her 104th year. Predeceased by her loving husband Cyril, 1998. Also predeceased by her parents James and Margaret Murphy, sisters: Druscilla and Imelda; brothers: Peter, William, Albert, Denis, Philip, Randolph, Leonard, and Walter; sisters-in-law: Mary Ann (Burke) Keating and Elizabeth (Burke) Murphy; brothers-in-law: Michael, Denis, John, Edward and Andrew; son-in-law James Norman. Ever loved by children: Lyla (Ray) Keating, Leah Burke-Norman, Ralph (deceased), Peggy (deceased); grandchildren: Steven Keating (Cecilia), Josh Keating (Laura), Nikita Norman (Patrick Fowler), Amber Norman (Garrett Buurke) and Samantha Power; 8 great grandchildren; and a large number of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Lorraine and Cyril were married on Crawley’s Island, Long Harbour, Placentia Bay in January 1945. Their only child was stillborn, however she and Cyril choose to raise, love and give an amazing life to four other children. Two were her niece and nephew Lyla and Ralph. After her sister Imelda died when Lyla was 20 months old and Ralph was 4 they took them into their home and became their second Mom and Dad. Later they decided they wanted to add to their family circle and adopted a daughter, Leah, and two years later another daughter, Peggy. We are forever grateful for the love and care they always bestowed on us.

Lorraine worked in her younger years. On the American Naval Base in Argentia during WWII and following that in the early years of their marriage in a factory in Toronto. She was also the first Avon Lady in Long Harbour.
She loved going shopping and was able to keep doing that right up to a couple of months after she was 102.
She had a phenomenal memory which never faded and could recall in great detail things that happened in her childhood and throughout her life.
She was Aunt Lol to many nieces and nephews who always visited whenever they could and sent her cards and gifts on special occasions, she loved those visits, remembrances, and the many phone calls from them.
She lived in her own home that was built by Cyril in 1944-45 right up to a couple of weeks before her 103rd birthday when she moved to the Beachside Manor in Placentia. Many thanks to the owners and staff of Beachside Manor for their care during her short stay there. Also many thanks to her many friends who kept in touch with frequent phone calls that she appreciated so much. She always looked forward to Rita Keating’s Friday afternoon call.  special thank you to Kim Power who was her home care worker and who became her close friend. They had many laughs together  telling each  other jokes and stories.

Resting at Holloway’s Funeral Home, Whitbourne. Visitation, Sunday, May 22, 2022 from 1 – 5 pm and 6 – 8 pm. Funeral Mass on Monday, May 23, 2022 at 11:00 am at St. Francis Xavier RC Church, Long Harbour. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her name to St. Francis Xavier Church, Long Harbour.

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22 Comments

  3. Lorraine was my Aunt Loll. Always visited her in Long Harbour when I came home to Newfoundland. I will miss our visits, I will miss her. Heartfelt condolences to Leah , Lyla and all their families.
    Rest In Peace beautiful soul.

  4. So saddened to hear of Aunt Lol’s passing. I have many fond memories of her and Uncle Cyril when our family would go to Long Harbour to spend the weekend with them. A few years back I was working in the Long Harbour area and took the opportunity to visit her. As I had not seen her in more than a few years I was a little concerned she wouldn’t recognize me. I knocked on her door and when she opened it she took one look, put her arms up and said “Sweet Jesus in the garden, give me a hug”. She was an amazing lady and will be missed by those that knew and loved her.

  6. Aunt Lol was an amazing aunt to all…she was always part of our family. I remember visiting her every summer for a week when I was a young boy and she always made you feel special.. in later years it was a phone call or a visit and had a great ability to remember the children’s names. Yes her memory was phenomenal. She loved a good joke. It was always amusing when she tried to tell a joke herself as she always laughed uncontrollable at her own jokes….RIP aunt Lol. We miss you.

  8. Lyla, Leah and families so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She lived an amazing full life, enjoying it to the fullest. May you take comfort in your many great memories. May your mom rest in piece.

  9. To the family: I am so sorry for your loss and offer my condolences. Lol, as I knew her, was a very kind lady and a special part of the community. She and Cyril were a couple that were admired greatly. I loved them booth. God bless!! ❤️

  10. Beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. She will always be remembered for her hospitality, amazing memory, she didn’t forget anyone and her determination to keep going. Although she will be dearly missed believe that she is now in a happy place.

  11. Sorry to hear of Mrs Lolls passing. Treasure your memories as they guide you through this difficult time.Be
    comforted by the reminders of your loved one and by the memories that live on in your heart. R.I.P. Mrs Loll sending heartfelt sympathy to all the family and friends.

  12. It will be a strange place now without Lol Burke. She was a great part of our community. Thoughts and Prayers are are with the family at this time.

  13. So sorry for the loss of this special lady who must have witnessed so much in her life. My deepest sympathy to all her family.

  15. Lyla, I am not at all surprised from reading this lovely obituary, that your Mom provided the essential rudiments to make you the wonderful lady you are. I remember well your attention to my mother on Dad’s pension after he died. I know it has been a long time for us since our Erco days but I remember your Dad well and wish I had met your mother also.

    Although times like this do bring considerable sorrow I am certain your Mom has left you and your siblings the necessary strength to carry on. My deepest condolences to you Lyla!

  16. Aunt Lol was so kind, with a great sense of humour and an incredible memory. She was always so happy to see you when stopping by for a visit. I will miss her. My condolences to all her family and friends.

  17. Condolences to Lyla, Leah and family. We will treasure her memory and all the wonderful stories she shared with us.

  18. Lyla and Family so sorry to hear of your Moms passing our thought and prayers are with you She was a sweet lady always loved having a chat with her and Mom too RIP 🙏

  19. Sorry for your loss Leah, Lyla and family. Aunt Lol will always be remembered by our many visits to Long Harbour many years ago. Those memories will be cherished forever. Rest peacefully Aunt Lol.

  20. Sending my condolence to Aunt Lol’s family,,she sure was a beautiful and amazing lady, God bless her May she Rest In Peace…

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