Bourke: Richard Kevin
At Headwaters Health Care Centre, Orangeville, on Wednesday, June 1, 2011. Kevin Bourke in his 86th year, beloved husband of the late Dolores. Loving father of son Craig and his wife Beverly of Milton, daughter Peryl and her husband Emidio Tion of Caledon, and the late Perry Bourke. Special grandpa to Ethan, Emma, and Caedon. Dear brother of Peryl and her husband Brendan Coyne of Ballina, County Mayo Ireland, and Joan and her husband Milton Safsel of Dumont New Jersey, U.S.A. Sadly missed by his sister- in- law Marie O’Hearn of Bolton, Ontario. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews.
Friends will be received at Rod Abrams Funeral Home, 1666 Tottenham Road, Tottenham 905-936-3477, on Friday, June 3, 2011 from 6:30pm until 9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. James Church, Colgan, 11:30am Saturday June 4, 2011 .
Tracy (O'Hearn) Thibedeau says
Uncle Ken, always made us laugh and God know”s that know one could tell a story better then you. Cheesies, peanuts, warm molson’s in stubby bottles, hockey games in black and white at Mount Olive, your bar always well stocked for both adults and us kids, your laugh, your “viagra” jokes,your hard work, your generosity and selfless ways. My moms best buddy and the man who filled in for three young children when we lost our dad. Uncle Ken I loves ya! Trace
Alan & Wendy Masters says
Kevin & Dolores were our neighbors on McKeown St for many years. Kevin always had his Irish smile going which was infectious to all who knew him. After Dolores past when ever possible Wendy and I would take Kevin out for St Paddys day for a treat but the treat was realy ours!
We need more Kevin Bourke’s in this world, God bless him.
Kim (O'Hearn) Bentley says
Uncle Ken was one of the most jovial and spirited people I knew. He was the best story and joke teller around, they don’t make them like that anymore. I will remember hockey games in the basement at Mount Olive, a true Leafs fan he was. He always had a can of coke and a bowl of cheesies or chips ready for us when we would visit, such a huge treat. And he was a Molson man, warm not chilled! Thank you Uncle Ken for always treat Sydney, Rylan and Lindsey like one of your own grandchildren. We will miss you so much and cherish all of the wonderful moments you added to our lives. Rest in Peace, we love you. xoxo
lindsey ohearn says
when i was about one years old i gave kevin bourke a name that was uncle grandpa all the adults called him uncle ken and all the kids called him grandpaand the name just came to me. uncle grandpa will be dearly missed by me and everybody who knew him. he always put a smile on my face. I love my uncle grandpa
Wayne & Donna Knapp says
Kevin was a neighbor of ours on Main Street in Beeton. He was always friendly and cheerful and most of all a real gentleman at all times. I remember him teasing my Mother that they were going to go dancing! This was about 5 years ago I believe, just before he left Beeton. We thought very highly of Kevin and are very sad to learn of his passing. May your memories comfort you through this difficult time.
Denise and Chris Swallow says
Kevin was one of my neibours in our building at 55 Via Rosedale, well he was not just a neibour he was a very good friend for the past one and a half years.
He would tell me jokes and laugh harder than me at them.
I would go up and visit him nearly every weekend and have a glass of wine that he insisted I have.
Chris would do our shopping every Saterday and stop off at Tim Hortons and bring home donuts especially boston creams, Kevins favourite and I would take this up to him he would be so happy to have his favourite desert.
He loved coming down to our pancake breakfast and our movie nights and tell the story of when he was a bus conductor back in Irland, what funny stories he had to tell especially when he had a captive audiance.
Chris and I are going to miss him very much.