Louisbourg
It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the sudden and unexpected death of James Anthony Burke on Friday, January 5, 2024.
Born on March 19, 1975, in Sydney, Anthony was a son to William Cyril and Denise Andree (Harte) Burke.
For those who have known Anthony, he loved his son, Bretton unconditionally along with, his family and friends. He loved to adventure and spoke of his adventures with Bretton daily. Gooseberry Cove was his special place in the world this place is a rugged and wild as his spirit.
Anthony is survived by his son, Bretton; parents, Denise and Billy Burke; brothers, Chris (Yvette), Chad (Tanya) and nephews, Rylan, Camden, Roen, Spencer and Andre.
Visitation for the late Anthony Burke will be held at the Pier Community Funeral Home, Whitney Pier, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church Street) from 6-9 p.m. on Monday, January 15, 2024. A celebration of Anthony’s life will be held in the funeral home in the All Faith Chapel on Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
Thank you to our family and friends, for all their support now and through the years to come.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Anthony may be made to Loaves and Fishes Community Kitchen.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online condolences can be forwarded to the family at www.pierfuneralhome.com.
May the waves never cease, and his memory will never be lost.
Online Condolences
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew lips for many years. He was always so funny and full of life. He will be missed dearly. I wish I could be there to say good bye bit im in Edmonton, please know I am thinking of you all.
From: Karen Kehoe
Billy and Denis, I was shocked to read Anthony’s passing. I got to know him while working in the Main-a-died port. I’m so sorry for your loss. RIP Anthony🕊
From: Debbie and Mike Mahon
To Anthony’s Family & Friends , Please accept Our deepest condolences . We are so sorry to hear of his loss .May your love and wonderful memories of your son give you strength for the coming days .Prayers and God’s blessings to all .
From: Raymond & Rosie Lahey
We send you our heartfelt condolences. We loved Anthony and love all of you.
Words cannot express how I felt about Anthony’s passing. He was a kind loyal friend. We were friends for many years and still talked on the phone right to the end. I want to give the Burke family my condolences. My heart is home with u all.
Our thoughts and prayers to you and your family at this most difficult time.
Karen and Barry Brewer
Denise , Billy and family my deepest condolences on your loss. May your memories and the love and support of your family and friends help you through the days ahead.
My heart is with you guys….
So sorry to hear of your loss.let your memories carry you through this difficult time
We are so very sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. With heartfelt condolences,
Ernestine Lahey
Sending condolences to the family …. Thinking of you all during this very difficult time …. 🙏
So sorry for the loss of Anthony. Condolences to all family and friends
May God and His Angles give you strength and comfort at this sad time.
So sorry for your loss.Thinking of your family during this difficult time.
Sorry to hear of Anthony’s passing. We went to school together in Sackville for Corrections. He was a good guy. Condolences to his family and friends.
Billy, Denise, Chris, Chad and family, sending you my deepest sympathies. Anthony was a great person who will be deeply missed. I have some great memories of him during our teenage years in Louisbourg and Catalone. May the Lord comfort you all during this difficult time. Rhonda (Lee) Hersey
To bill and family sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. God bless you all.
Denise, Billy and family, it is with a saddened heart that I send my condolences. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Billy, Denise, Chad, Chris and family – I am so sorry to hear of Anthony’s passing. It has been a long time since I’ve seen him, but my memories are of what a great guy he was. My sincere condolences to you all.
Very Sorry, for your Loss of your Boy , Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Denise and Billy , at this Difficult time , May he rest in peace 🙏
Denise and Billy we are so very sorry for your loss. Anthony had a big heart and was always so kind.he was one of moms favorites growing up. We are thinking of you all at this sad time. Faye and Hughie
So very sorry for your loss, sincere condolences to you all
We are so sorry. There are no words to express the sorrow. Thinking of you all. Sending hugs.
Very sorry for your loss. Anthony was a great guy. Condolences to his family and all who knew him.
I’m struggling to find the right words to comfort you at this time. Our sincere condolences to Billy,Denise and family.
Deepest Sympathy Billy,Denise and Family.So sorry for your loss.RIP Anthony
I am sorry for your loss.
Melissa (Cameron) Reynolds
Anthony was larger than life, he will be missed by so many. My condolences to the Burke family for your loss. Sending love your way at this difficult time.
This is so sad. Condolences to his family and friends.
So very sorry for your loss. My sincerest condolences to all of you ❤️.
So sorry to hear of Anthony’s passing, condolences to a very special family, you are in our prayers and may you all find strength in this difficult time!!
Billy, Denise and families,
Sending our deepest condolences.
Arlene and Christopher Cameron
We are so sorry about your great loss.we have’nt seen Anthony for a while.He and Andy used to hang out in their teens.Our prayers and sympathy to all of his family at this sad time.Anew angel is around God Throne.A new star shines in the Heavens to watch over all of you❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏✨✨✨
Our condolences Billy, to you and your family at this difficult time…..memories……Fred Gallop, RCMP retired
My heart goes out to all the family. Thoughts and prayers for strength during this difficult time.
Denise and Billy we are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Condolences on the loss of your son.May he rest in peace
Denise, Billy and family – Extending deepest sympathy for you in your loss and hoping too that comfort and peace may come to you at this difficult time.
Denise and Billy, I am so sorry for your loss. I am thinking of you both and your family at this difficult time and sending many prayers. May his memory be a blessing.
So sorry for your loss thinking of you all .
Billy and Denise I am sad to learn of Anthony ‘s death. May you and your family find Peace and Comfort
So sorry to hear of Anthony’s passing. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you Denise and Billy , at this difficult time. Condolences to his family and all who knew him. May he rest in peace
So very sorry for your loss.. Our deepest condolences to your family and this very difficult time.
Cory &Jennifer Lahey
Our Sincere Sympathy to the Burkes and to Bretton. Our thoughts are with you all at this most difficult time. Wayne and Nancy Dickie, Gabarus
We are very sorry to hear of you family’s loss. He was to young to go.
I’m so very sorry for your loss. Anthony was such a wonderful person. He made so many people smile.
So sorry for your loss. Harold and Judy Wadden.
Sorry for your loss thoughts and prayers going to you all 🙏 ❤️
So sorry for your loss
Bill, Denise and family please accept our sincere condolences on your loss. May all the wonderful memories you share help in the days ahead. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Billy and Denise:
No tangible words can be offered to express our sorrow in your loss except, ….”Too Young”. May you be comforted by your many friends and family, near and far. As we say a prayer for you and light a candle in memory of your son, please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Great guy gone too soon, condolence to the family and friend of Anthony
Very sorry for your loss, Anthony was a good person. May he rest in peace 🙏
So sorry Denise and Billy and families for the loss of your son, brother father friends. Let all your memories carry you through this difficult time
.I knew Anthony my whole life, I went to school with him and grew up just next door to him.. we had great memories. He was a true friend and will be truly missed 😢. Truly heart broken. I wish I could have been there to say. goodbye but I am in Alberta. Sending my condolences and prayers to all the family 🙏 Crystal (Parsons) Garner
Denise & Billy sending prayers and condolences to you & his son . RIP Anthony
Denise, Billy and family So very sorry to hear of your loss our thoughts and prayers are with you
Norma and Jim MacDonald
Sorry for your loss thinking of your family during this difficult time
Our sincere condolences to the family during this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Brian and Donna (MacIntyre) Lahey.
Billy, Denise and family, so very sorry to hear the news of your son Anthony’s passing. God bless you all in this difficult time.
Chris and Chad..so sorry for your loss,..thinking of you both.
Betty Ashley
Dear Denise, Billy and family we are sending our deepest condolences to you and your family. Sending lots of love & prayers during this very difficult time. Thinking of you. Hugs Millie, Vic and family.
Denise, Billy and family,
Our deepest condolences for your loss.
Very sad to hear about Anthony’s passing.
You’re in our prayers.
Brenda Goyetche and family
Sorry for your loss thinking of your family during this difficult time
Denise, Billy and family. So sorry to hear about the passing of your son. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
My condolences on your great loss.My Sympathy
Earl Campbell&Donna
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved son. My deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time.
So very sorry for your loss. Our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time/ Sending Prayers
My heartfelt condolences to the Burke family. Anthony was a gem of a friend! His infectious smile and kind nature could light up any room. He will be deeply missed by so many of us. I pray his memory brings you comfort at this difficult time.
Billy, Denise and family… I can only imagine the sorrow that you are all feeling on the loss of Anthony. May your memories of him bring light and laughter to your hearts. Love & Hugs. Rest in peace, Anthony.