Don R. Burke Obituary
In loving memory of Don R. Burke (Norwich, New York), who departed this world on August 8, 2024 at the age of 72. Don leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Don R. Burke to pay them a last tribute.
As Don departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Don may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Don leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his brother Gary D. Burke. He is survived by: his parents, Robert Burke and Alice Irene Burke (Long); his sister-in-law Jolynn M. Burke (Vorhies) of Norwich; his niece Jonna M. Burke-Franklin (Dennis, Jr.) of Oxford; and his great-niece Alyssa M. Burke-Franklin. He is also survived by parents and friends.
Anyone wishing to make a contribution in his names may donate to the scholarship in his memory by making a check payable to the "Don Burke Memorial Scholarship" c/o Wilson Funeral Home, 68 South Broad Street, Norwich, NY 13815.
