BURKE, Frances (Donovan)- Of Malden, August 6th. Devoted wife of the late Joseph P. Burke. Beloved mother of Edward Burke and his wife Arleen of Melrose, Stephen Burke and his wife Christine of Malden, Daniel Burke and his wife Phyllis of Melrose, Ann Burke of Marshfield and the late Joseph F. Burke. Dear sister of Margaret White and the late Lois Brooks and Geraldine Naughton. Also lovingly survived by 8 grandchildren, 8 great granddaughters as well as many nieces and nephews. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Thursday, August 9th at 8 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 9 o'clock. Visiting Hours in the Carroll Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-8 PM. Committal Services are private. Expressions of sympathy in Frances' name may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 480 Pleasant St., Watertown, MA 02472.
A longtime malden resident and devoted wife and mother, Frances passed away peacefully Monday morning at Golden Living Center in Melrose at the age of 85.