
BURKE: Peacefully, at AgeCare, Parkhill, on Monday, February 17, 2025, M. Joyce (Sutton) Burke, of Grand Cove Estates, Grand Bend and formerly of London, age 89. Beloved wife of over 74 years to William โBillโ Wesley Burke of Grand Bend. Loved mother of Ricky Burke and the late Danny Burke (1987). Dear sister and sister in-law of Sylvia Brown, Alice Braithwaite and Dorothy & Dave Dixon. Predeceased by her parents Charles Raymond & Winnifred (Groom) Sutton. Joyce will be remembered by her many nieces, nephews and their families. At Joyceโs request cremation will take place. A family graveside service and interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery London at a later date. Joyce was a long time employee at Simpsons and The Bay in London. She was active in the Huron Country Playhouse Guild, The Probus and Red Hat Society. The family wish to thank the staff and care givers at AgeCare in Parkhill for their kindness and support for over the past year. If desired Memorial Donations (Payable Direct) to Cancer Society or Charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood.








We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Mark and Les
Dear Bill, we were so sorry to hear of Joyce’s passing. We often so admired the deep and everlasting love you had for each other.. That kind of love is so hard to find. She will live on in all our memories.
Mark and Les.
Gerry Kading
So sorry to read of the passing of Joyce. We Will think of her often when we were with the gang and the good times. Gerry and Pat Kading
Agathe Braithwaite
Dear Bill , Rick & family,
I am very sorry to hear of Joyceโs passing. Always enjoyed going to the Burkeโs picnic and interacting with Joyce. Such a nice lady. Thinking of you during this very sad time. My sincere Condolences to you Bill and family.
Diane Tadgell
Dear Bill and family, so sorry to hear of Joyces passing. You were so dedicated to each other, and so in love. Big hugs Bill