Anna E. Burke, a lifelong Charlestown resident, entered into eternal life on Friday, June 10, 2016 at the Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston. She was 92 years old.
Anna was born in Boston on May 21, 1924, a daughter of the late William Burke and Catherine (McSweeney) Burke. She grew up in Charlestown where she was educated in the Boston Public School system. Anna worked as a Manager for the Boston and Maine Railroad for 42 years until her retirement. Anna was a member of the Old Charlestown Schoolgirls Association.
Anna is the beloved sister of the late Mary Powers, Edward Burke, William Burke, and Katherine Buckley. She is also lovingly survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends at Building 104.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Anna's visiting hours on Thursday morning, June 16, 2016 from 9 to 10:30 AM in The Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown followed by her Funeral Mass in St. Francis De Sales Church, 313 Bunker Hill St. Charlestown at 11 A.M. Her burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make a donation in Anna's name to Special Townies, 336 Main St. Charlestown, Mass. 02129