Sr. M. Ellen Burke
Funeral Information
Home:
Syracuse, NY
Date of Death:
January 21, 2012
Place of Birth:
Rochester, NY
Birthdate:
September 07, 1919
Age:
92
Mass:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 11:00 AM St. Anthony Convent Chapel, Syracuse, NY
Visitation:
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. at St. Anthony Convent Chapel, Syracuse, NY
Interment:
Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse, NY
Biography
Sister M. Ellen Burke, 92, embraced death on Saturday January 21, at Jolenta Convent. She was born in Rochester, NY. Her parents were William and Ellen Mary Buckler Burke. She was a Sister of St. Francis for 58 years. Sister received a Bachelor's Degree in Library Science from Syracuse University and a Master's Degree in History from St. Bonaventure University in Olean, NY. She was also a certified librarian. Sister was an educator who taught grammar school in Syracuse and in Lorain, OH. She taught at Oswego Catholic High School in Oswego and the Convent School and at Assumption Academy in Syracuse. For over 20 years, she was the Medical Staff Librarian at St. Elizabeth Medical Center in Utica. Sister Ellen will always be remembered as being loyal and dedicated to her community, students and their parents. She was an excellent librarian and always available and willing to be of service to the Medical and hospital staff. She loved to golf. She was predeceased by her brother Dean.
Survivors: two sisters, Janet and Eunie; several nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Francis.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am. Wednesday January 25, at St. Anthony Convent Chapel, 1024 Court St., Syracuse. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Convent Chapel prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis Development Office, 1118 Court St, Suite 32, Syracuse, NY 13208.
Survivors: two sisters, Janet and Eunie; several nieces and nephews; and the Sisters of St. Francis.
Services: A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 am. Wednesday January 25, at St. Anthony Convent Chapel, 1024 Court St., Syracuse. Burial will follow in Assumption Cemetery. Calling hours will be from 9:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at St. Anthony Convent Chapel prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Sisters of St. Francis Development Office, 1118 Court St, Suite 32, Syracuse, NY 13208.
Candles
Edward Carroll
2012-01-23 16:43:53
Sister Ellen touched my life in many ways. Anyone who had her at ACA will remember this prayer which I dedicate to her. " Holy Spirit possess me and let me possess you. And let me live forever under your guidance and in the warmth of you most holy love."
Suzi Dix
2012-01-23 19:02:12
She was our 'Aunt Eleanor' who loved caring for others and truly dedicated to her faith. She enjoyed watching football and playing golf, reading history, recalling family stories always beaming with that joyful smile. This is what I'll always remember.
Mimi Burke
2012-01-23 19:04:38
Aunt Eleanor had a wonderful sense of humor, and a kind heart. I'm happy that I got to know her recently at my father's funeral, (her brothers). We watched home videos, and she was delighted to watch her family loving life. She will be missed deeply.
Eunice Burke Cates
2012-01-23 19:07:46
God bless you Sister. Your memories are fondly embedded in my mind. Your are with your true Father in heaven, where you have always loved to be. You will be missed.