Obituary of Gordon Victor Burke

After a courageous battle with cancer, it is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Gordon Victor Burke on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at Victoria Hospital, a World War II Veteran. Predeceased by his beloved wife Helen (1986). Loving father of Edward Burke and wife Cheryl, and Betty Smith and husband Graham. Predeceased by daughter Barbara Dicy (2008) and son Gordon Burke (1991). Loving grandfather of Steven Smith, Richard Smith, Ryan Burke (wife Ashley), TerryLynn Burke (Terry), Adam Dicy and Rachael Dicy. Great-grandfather of Adriana Smith and Aiden Burke. The family would like to thank the Doctors of PCU and the nurses on Burns/Plastic Zone C Level 5 for their excellent care of our father’s final days. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Saturday, October 22nd, 2011 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. where the funeral service will begin at 10:30 a.m. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the London Health Sciences Foundation – Cancer Centre.