Death Notices

BERTRAND-BURKE, Jo-Anne Elaine (nee Potvin) – surrounded by her loving family, at her home on Saturday, March 23rd, 2024 in her 63rd year.  Beloved wife of Rick Burke of Windham Centre.  Loving mother & grandmother of Lee-Anne Pugh (Keith) of Woodstock and Brandie-Lee Long (Ryan) of P.E.I., their son Kayden.  Jo-Anne will be dearly missed by her sister Julie Robinson (Rick) of Simcoe.  Lovingly remembered by nieces, nephews & extended family.  Predeceased by her sisters Susan Baxter and Lynn Furler.  Sadly missed by Rick’s family, his father David Burke (late Joyce) of Vittoria, and by his sisters Susan Burke & Annette Burke (Fred).  Special thanks to all the PSW’s & the Hamilton Transplant Team for all your wonderful care during Jo-Anne’s journey.  A private family funeral was held at the JASON SMITH FUNERAL CHAPEL, 689 Norfolk St. North Simcoe on Monday, March 25th, 2024 with Rev. Brian Elder officiating.  Private interment:  Lynnville Cemetery.  Those wishing to donate in memory of Jo-Anne are asked to consider the Kidney Foundation.  Personal online condolences at www.smithfuneralchapel.com (519) 426-0199