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BURKE, Dorothy

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Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, at the Sault Area Hospital (Plummer Site) on Saturday, September 4, 2010 at the age of 88. Beloved wife of late Albert Burke. Loving mother of Mary-Jane Burke and Joe Burke (Janice). Cherished gramma of Andy DeCourcy, Michael Burke, Gregory Burke and Allan Burke (Amanda Pozzebon). Special great gramma of Grace. Daughter of the late Fred and Maria Olar. Sister of the late Bill Olar, late John Olar (Dorothy of BC), late Alex Olar (late Dorothy), late Helen Ambeault (late Ray), late Walter Olar (Isabel), George Olar (Ruth), Dan Olar (late Gertrude), Paul Olar (Pat), Pauline Pallot (late Lawrence), Charlie Olar (late Leona), Anne Derkach (Ed), Eli Olar (Fay), late Marion Olar, Carolyne Strong (late Walter), Nellie Loney (Stan), Harry Olar and Nick Olar (Janice). Daughter in law of the late Thomas and Myrtle Burke. Sister in law of Shirley Stewart (Bill), late Jim Burke (late Eileen) and the late Gordon Burke (Gerry). Aunt of many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Arthur Funeral Home & Cremation Centre on Wednesday, September 8, 2010 from 11 am until time of funeral service in the chapel at 1 pm. Rev. Phil Miller officiating. Interment Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial donations made to the Daffodil Lodge, Sudbury or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. Special thanks to the 4th floor palliative nurses and staff for the care and support given to Dorothy and her family. Expressions of sympathy may be offered at www.arthurfuneralhome.com.