Mary “Colette” (Corcoran) Burke of West Roxbury, formerly of Pound Hill, Millstreet, County Cork, Ireland passed away suddenly on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Beloved wife of John J. Burke for 57 years. Devoted mother of Colleen Burke of West Roxbury, John Burke and his wife Cheryl of Salem, NH. Dear sister of the late Cornelius “Con” Corcoran, John Corcoran, William Corcoran, Margaret Cullen, and Eileen Newton. Loving grandmother of Olivia and Owen Burke. Step grandmother of Jake, Julie, and Frank Bartholomew. Great grandmother of Kaiden and Connor Sanchez. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
She loved spending time with family and friends. She lived life to the fullest and shared her love with everyone. She enjoyed bowling, going out to eat and playing keno. She also enjoyed traveling and family gatherings. She was active in the community volunteering at the voting polls and also spending time at the senior center.
Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre Street, West Roxbury on Monday, August 25th at 9:00am. Followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa of Avila Church at 10:00am. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery, West Roxbury. Visiting Hours Sunday, August 24th from 3:00pm to 7:00pm in the Funeral Home.
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