Lee Burke Obituary

WORCESTER, MA - Lee F. Burke, Jr, 70, of Worcester, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 20, 2023 at home. He leaves two sisters, Stephanie B. Hendrickson and Sarah B. Latino both of Wilmington, NC; several nieces and nephews. He also leaves friends and care workers to whom he was endeared. He was born in Worcester, son of the late Lee F. Burke Sr and Doris E. (Petterson) Burke Martin. He graduated from Worcester Academy. Lee had a way of making people smile. He loved life. He was a kind, sweet person and always kept a smile on his face, even through the most difficult times. He will be dearly missed. Funeral services are private and in the care of Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Princeton Land Trust, P. O. Box 271, Princeton, MA 01541.