Burke --- Mary Lou (Kenney) of Jamaica Plain, formerly of West Roxbury, July 13, 2007. Beloved wife of the late Thomas J. Burke. Loving mother of Kristin Marie Burke of Garrison, NY, Mary Lou Burke Afonso and her husband Paul G. Afonso of West Roxbury, Thomas J. Burke Jr. of Jamaica Plain and Frederick Michael Burke of Chatham. Cherished Nana of Caroline and Bridgette Afonso. Devoted sister of Carolyn Foley and her husband Dan of West Roxbury. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler and Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St., West Roxbury, Tuesday July 17th at 9am. A Mass of Christian Burial Will be celebrated in the Holy Name Church at 10am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday from 4-8pm. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery.
Ret. Administrator of Special Needs for the Boston Public Schools, Eucharistic minister and active supporter of Holy Name Parish. Graduate of Anna Maria College Class of 1954 and Masters Degree in education from Marquette University Class of 1956.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Mary Lou’s name to the Holy Name Parish Memorial Fund, 1689 Centre St., West Roxbury, MA 02132 or to the Angel Fund for ALS, 649 Main St., Wakefield, MA 01880 www.lawlerfuneralhome.com
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