January 18th 2023, suddenly, at his home.
Predeceased by his parents Theo and Lottie and brother Theo.
Dearly loved husband of Dympna and father of Mel, Brian and Peter.
He will be sadly missed and remembered with love by his wife, sons, brothers Geoff (Sligo) and his twin Donal (Sligo), sisters Ann Leahy (Dublin), Betty Mc Ananey (Dublin) and Kay Curley (Sligo), daughters-in-law Deirdre, Bronagh and Sharmila, cherished grandchildren Éabha, Laura, Béibhinn, Eimhin, Manas and Ishani, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and many friends.
Rest in peace.
Reposing at his home on Saturday January 21st from 3pm until 6pm and on Sunday January 22nd from 3pm until 6pm. Mass of the Resurrection will be celebrated on Monday January 23rd at 11:30am in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Sligo. Funeral Mass will be livestreamed via www.sligocathedral.ie
Burial will follow in Sligo Cemetery. Family flowers only, donations in lieu to C.O.P.D (Sligo Branch) via www.feehilys.ie/pay
Those who wish to leave a condolence message may so in private at www.feehilys.ie , on Ocean FM, or by traditional manner. All enquiries to Seán Feehilys Funeral Directors, Cartron Cross, Sligo on 0719159999/0872411114.
Frederick John (Eric), Bourke
Condolences
Jim & Pat Mulcahy
Sincere sympathy to Dumpna, Mel,Brian & Peter and extended family. Eric rest in peace
Michael McGloin, benbulben COPD Support Group.
So sorry to hear the sad news of the passing of Eric Burke, a true gentleman. Sincere sympathy to family and friends, Rest In Peace Eric.
Joe Allen, Knappaghmore
My sympathy to the Bourke family.
Paddy and Mary Walsh.Ballincar.
Sincere sympathy to Dympna and family and all the Bourke brothers and sisters on Eric's passing.May he rest in peace.
Con Lee
so sorry to hear about Eric’s passing. Always a gentleman to meet and chat. May he rest in peace.
Marc Mac Sharry
Eric Bourke. All graces and no airs. A legend. Delighted to have had opportunity to have the crack last with hi. In Woodvillw last Friday and again on Tuesday. Sincere sympathy to Aunty Dympna, and cousins Mel, Brian, Peter and families. Such a wonderful person. We will all miss him so much. One of the greatest characters of all time. RIP, Frederick John (Eric)
Sarah O'Connor
My deepest condolences to Dympna and family following Eric's passing. He was a lovely man. R.I.P
Jonathan and Carmel Gordon-Dark London
Sincere sympathy to Dymphna and all the Family
padraic feehily
Fond memories of my old school pal from The Mall School long ago. RIP..
Albert ettie higgins carrowroe
Deepest sympathy in our thoughts and prayers
Charlie & Ann Harrison
Sincere sympathy to you Dympna & family & to Geoff Donal Ann Betty & Kay & extended Bourke & Mac Sharry families at the very sad passing of Eric . Thinking of you all at this time. Rest in peace Eric
William Rooney
Rest In Peace,Eric, Condolences to Dympna and Families,friends
Eamon & Anne Scanlon
Deepest sympathies to Dympna and all the Burke Family at this very Sudden and Sad time for you all. May Eric’s Kind and Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Corinna Clarke Hynes
So sad to hear of the passing of Eric, my sincerest sympathies to Dympna, Mel, Brian and Peter. May his Gentle Soul Rest In Peace.
Noreen Duggan Strandhill.
Deepest sympathy Dympna & family
Joe Walsh Tubbercurry
Deepest sympathy to all the Family of Eric - may his gentle soul rest in peace.
austin and brenda o callaghan drumcliffe
so sad to hear of Eric's. passing .He was a great character to know
Kitty and Seamus Duffy
So sorry to hear of Eric's passing a lovely gentle man always with a smile and a joke he will be sadly missed by all
Mary Meehan
Our sincere sympathy and remembrance in our prayers to Dympna and family on the passing of Eric fondly remembered. May he rest in Peace. Elsie and Mary Meehan.
Joe Kelly
To the Bourke family - on behalf of my sisters, Mary and Phena, may I offer our sincere condolences and sympathies on Eric's passing. Our families go back to the 1950's, both business and social. Eric was so good to our brother Kieran R. I. P. Joe Kelly
Jim Devaney
Condolences to you Dympna and family on Eric he was a great character
Yvonne and Peter Haugstrup Strandhill
Our sincere sympathy to the Bourke family .
Pat and Anne Hurley
Sincere sympathy to Dympna and all the family on Eric’s sad death
Jacinta Kelly
My sincere sympathy to Dympna,Mel, Brian, and Peter,and to Eric’s family Geoff, Donal,and his sisters,on the passing of Eric. May his soul rest in peace