BURKE, Michael A. - Retired Executive -Bank of Montreal WWII Veteran, RCAF Radar Mechanic Attached RAF 106 Lancaster Squadron Awarded mention in Despatche's June 1944
Passed away peacefully at Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto having resided at the Veterans Wing, Sunnybrook Hospital, where he received excellent care and attention.
Predeceased by his loving wife, Gloria, his parents Michael T. and Hilda M., brother Jack and sister Sheila Watson. Survived by son Michael (Doreen), daughter, Karen Trites (Rick) and son Daniel.
Also survived by grandson Scott and granddaughter, Dara Tugwell (Jamie) and 2 great-grandchildren, as well as several devoted nephews and nieces. Born and raised in Montreal. After High School Graduation from St. Leo's Academy, he joined Bank of Montreal in November 1937.
He proceeded on leave of absence to join the RCAF in September 1941, resuming his banking career November 1945 upon discharge from RCAF having served 40 months oversease in RAF Bomber Command. He managed branches in St. Laurent, QC, Trail, BC, Winnipeg, Manitoba before being selected as a Project Leader of BMO's 1966 Domestic Banking Reorganization.
His retiring years were spent with Gloria doing volunteer work, especially for St. Timothy's church in North York. In his latter years, Mr. Burke would say "I have had a good life, better than I would have planned it." Hence was able to cope with diminishing capabilities in his final years.
Due to these pandemic times, the family has elected to have a Private Family Cremation.
In lieu of flowers, donations to Share Life, St. Michael's Foundation, Sunnybrook Veterans Hospital or Covenant House would be appreciated.
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