Beatrice "Beatie" (nee Bailey) Burke
May 28, 1929 to October 21, 2016
Obituary
Burke, Beatrice “Beatie” (nee Bailey) – May 28, 1929 – October 21, 2016 – Passed peacefully away in the presence of her loving family on Friday October 21st, 2016 at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital, Beatrice Burke, aged 87 years. Predeceased by her parents Roy and Beatrice Bailey; her husband Kevin; sisters: Dallas Mercer and Amelia Battcock; brothers: Dick Bailey, Jack Bailey and Max Duffett. Leaving to mourn her children: June Howlett (Vince), Janet Reardon (Randy), Bonnie Kelly (Peter Bagnall), Carol Strickland (Frank), Paul (Connie) and Kevin; 12 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; sister-in-law Eleanor Burke; nieces and nephews: Gloria, Randy, Tony, Hal, Leo and Marie; also, her close friends, Carolanne Tucker Burke and Mike Maloney; also, other relatives and friends. Special thank you to the staff of 7-West at St. Clare’s Hospital for the care and support shown to our “Mom” during her stay. Cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving family and friends at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Sunday, October 23rd and Monday, October 24th. Funeral service will take place on Tuesday, October 25th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Carnell Memorial Chapel. Inurnment to follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations in her memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. To send a message of condolence or sign the memorial guest book, please visit www.carnells.com.
Schedule
Visitations
2-4 p.m. on October 23, 2016
7-9 p.m. on October 23, 2016
2-4 p.m. on October 24, 2016
7-9 p.m. on October 24, 2016
Carnell’s Funeral Home
329 Freshwater Road
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Janet, Randy and family,
There’s a special place in all of our hearts for our mothers, just like there’s a special place in every mother’s heart for her children. You must continue to carry her memory in that special place in your heart. I am sincerely sorry for the loss of your mother.
We only knew Beatie for a short time but the staff and residents at Bartons Personal Care Home really got to love her. She was a doll and she brightened everyones day. Our condolences to her family and friends. She will be missed.
June, Vince & Family. May care and love of those around you provide comfort and peace to get you through the days ahead. My most sincere condolences.
I am so sorry for your loss,I know your mother will be with you always. Keep the faith and her shinning light will always be there to guide you whenever you need her.
So sorry for your loss, Ashley. We know how close you were to your grandmother. She will be with you always.
Glen and Cathie
God looked around his garden and saw an empty place. He then looked down upon this earth and saw your tired face
He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. Gods garden must be beautiful, he only takes the best.
Oh my nerves… rest in peace Aunt Beattie
Love Young Leo, Rachel, Christopher and Sophie
Calgary, Alberta