Patricia R. (Mahoney) Burke, 73, of Lakeville died Thursday August 18, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a brief illness.
She was the wife of the late Richard E. Burke.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Joseph A. and Margaret P. (Lorsbach) Mahoney, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Lakeville in 1973.
Mrs. Burke was a communicant of Sts. Martha and Mary Church in Lakeville and a former communicant of St. Lawrence Church in her youth.
She was formerly employed as a guidance counselor at Normandin Junior High School for many years until her retirement.
Mrs. Burke was a graduate of Holy Family High School, Framingham State College, and Boston University.
She enjoyed playing bridge.
Survivors include two sons, Richard E. Burke, Jr., and his wife Patricia, of Dartmouth and Matthew Burke of Lakeville; a daughter, Margaret Mary Mastrofrancesco, and her husband Joseph, of New Bedford; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Monday, August 22nd at 9:45 AM. Funeral Mass at Sts. Martha and Mary Church, Lakeville at 11 AM.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Sunday, August 21st from 4-7 PM.
Interment St. Mary's Cemetery.