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Fr Colm Burke,

Queen of Peace Nursing Home, Knock, Co. Mayo and formerly of Mount Gable House, Clonbur, Co. Galway (November 2nd 2022) - peacefully at Mayo University Hospital, Castlebar.

Pre-deceased by his brothers Jackie, Fr Paddy, Ignatius and Ciarán, his nephews Eoin and Colm and his grandnephews baby Jack and Daithí. 

Deeply regretted by his loving sister Mary (Brennan) Westport, his sister-in-law Charlotte (Cha), his much loved nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces, great-grandnephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. Archbishop Francis Duffy, former Archbishop Michael Neary, his fellow clergy of Tuam Archdiocese and the residents, management and staff of Queen of Peace Nursing Home.

Requiescat In Pace.

Reposing in the Marian Funeral Home, Knock ( F12 A726 ) on Sunday from 4pm with removal at 5pm to St. Patrick’s Church, Clonbur to arrive at 6.30pm approx.

Requiem Mass on Monday at 1pm with burial afterwards in Rosshill Cemetery, Clonbur.

Funeral Mass can be viewed on The Parish of  Clonbur / Cornamona Facebook page.

The family appreciate your respect, support and understanding at this time. Those who would like to leave a message of condolence may do so on the condolence section below.

Padraic & Breege Joyce Islandeady
Sincere sympathy to the extended Burke & Brennan families on the passing of Fr.Colm.May his gentle soul Rest in Peace
Joe and Maria Gibbons, Cross
Sincere sympathy to all the Burke family on the passing of Father Colm. May he rest in peace.
The Cusack family, Newport, Mayo.
Our deepest sympathy to all the Burke families on your sad loss. May he rest in peace.
Charlie & Anne Reilly Bridgemount Belcarra
Sincere Condolences to all the Burke family on the sad passing of Fr Colm. He was a lovely man. May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Helena n Tom Fahy n Family Westport n Kilmeena
Sympathy to all the Family rip
Marlene Foy choc shop
Condolence to the Family rip
Bernie and pj Concannon ballinrobe
Condolences to Mary and all the Burke relatives on the passing of fr,colm,may he rest in peace.
Peter,Maureen and family,Mullen.
We convey our heartfelt sympathies to Mary,family,Cha rlotte,family and extended Burke families on the death of Fr.Colm.All of You are in our thoughts and prayers this sad time.May the light of Heaven shine upon His Kind and Gentle Soul.
Maureen and Paddy Tuffy
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr. Colm. He baptised our children when he was in Belcarra. He was noted for his kindness and gentleness. Beannacht Dè lena anam.
Paddy and Monica carney Cornanool,
Sincere sympathy to all the Bourke family, on the death of fr colm,may he rest in peace,
Thomas & Mary (Commins) O’Rourke & Family, Murneen, Claremorris.
Our sincere sympathy to all the Burke family on the death of Fr. Colm. Fond memories of his time spent with us in Barnacarroll. He was an absolute genius, always witty and kind to all. May his gentle soul rest in peace with all his family who have gone before him.
Kitty n John Foy n Family Aughagower
Sincere Sympathy to the Family rip
Billy and Mary Gibbons Kilmaine
Sincere sympathy to all Coims family .May he rest in peace
Micheal basquel and family mountbrown
Deepest sympathy to Mary and the Burke family on the passing of fr Colm may his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary and Valerie Philbin
Deepest sympathy to Burke family on the passing of Fr Colm. May he rest in peace
EDWARD and BREEGE MULDOON AUGHAGOWER
Deepest sympathy to Mary and the Burke family on the passing of fr Colm may his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary Mc Donnell Roslahan Manulla
Sincere sympathy to all the Burke Family on the death of Fr Colm, he was a gentleman first and a fantastic priest, during his time in Belcarra he christened my children and came every day to two relatives who were dying in different years.I wasn't always available because I had babies but Fr.Colm came in anyway and spoke with them. I will never forget his kindness. May Fr Colm rest in peace
Ann Bourke
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr.Colm.May he rest in peace.
Joe Rattigan & Kathleen Rattigan Knock
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Fr. Colm. Memories of him at Saint Patrick's College Ballyhaunis. May he Rest in Peace.
Michael O'Connor Loughmask
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the sad passing of Fr. Colm. May he rest in peace.
MARIE & VERA ( FLOWERS 4U BALLINROBE).
Deepest sympathies to the Burke family on the passing of Fr. Colm. May he rest in peace.
Brian and Maud Finn, Barnacarroll.
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Colm's family on his passing, may he rest in peace.
Eamon, Mary Walsh and family, Islandeady.
Sincere sympathy to the family and friends of Fr. Colm may his gentle soul rest in peace.
John & Ann Tuohy.Belcarra.
Sincere sympathy to Mary & all the Burke family at this sad time. May Fr.Colm Rest in Peace.
Thomas & Ann Garvey Rockfield
Our deepest condolences to Fr Burkes family on the passing of Fr Colum May his gentle soul rest in peace
Willie & Anne Healy Barnacarroll
Our sincere sympathy to Fr Burke’s family on the passing of Fr Colum we have great memories of him in Barnacarroll parish May his gentle soul rest in peace
Pat & Patricia Rice, Islandeady
Sincere sympathy to the Family & Friends of Fr. Colm. May he Rest In Peace
Pete and Mary Murphy
Our sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr Colm May he rest in peace
Maureen and Richard Molloy
Our sincere condolences to Mary, Cha and all the Burke family on Fr Colms death.
May he rest in peace
Sean & Tena Prendergast.
Sincere sympathy to Fr Colm’s sister & extended family. He was a kind & sincere priest, good memories from his time in Barnacarroll. Rest in peace Fr Colm
Mary and Gerard Lydon
Our deepest sympathies to the Burke Family. Mary, Gerard and Family. Islandeady.
Oliver Esther Mc Donagh
Our Sincere Sympathy to Mary and all the Brennan and Burke families on the death of Fr Colm. He was such a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.
Pat & Maura Kelly Ballinrobe
Deepest sympathy to all the Burke families on the death of Fr Colm
Martin and Kathleen Walsh rockfield
May you rest in peace
Brosnihan family, Islandeady
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Fr. Colm. May he rest in peace.
John & Gertie (nee Brennan) Loftus
Sincere sympathy to Mary and the Burke family and extended family on the sad loss of Fr. Colm. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Maria Byrne
Sincere sympathy to Fr. Colm's Family on his passing to Heaven. A true gentleman and a great Priest. May his gentle Soul rest in Peace .
Tony & Gretta Purcell, Belcarra,
Our sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr Colm,we have lovely memories of his time in Belcarra,may he rest in peace
Islandeady Community Council
Sincere sympathy to the Burke and Brennan family on the recent passing of Fr Colm, fondly remembered here in Islandeady from his time on the Community Council and his advice, wisdom and support was always welcomed, may he Rest in Peace and enjoy his eternal reward in heaven.
Michael and Mary Heraty
Our sincere sympathy to Fr Colm's family and friends
Tommie & Bernie Joyce, Islandeady,
Condolences to the Burke family on the passing of Fr Colm, may his soul rest in peace.
Cllr michael Burke
Our deepest sympathy to the Burke family and friends on the Death of Fr Colm .may he rest in peace.michael & Carmel
John Joe,Helena Burke & Family
Our deepest Sympathy to all the Burke family’s on death of Fr Colm May he rest in peace
Michael and Margaret O'Connor ballinrobe
Condolences to the Burke family & extended families on the passing of Fr Colm may he rest in peace
Pat Ann and Family Mulchrone. New Cemetery Rd Castlebar
Our deepest sympathy to all the Burke Family at this very sad time. We have fond memories of Fr Colm in Islandeady. Rest in heavenly peace Fr Colm
Tom and Mary Kilcoyne Sheeaune
Our sincere sympathy to Fr Colm's sister Mary, the Brennan and the Burke Families. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Mary Jo Cannon Belcarra
Deepest Sympathy to to Fr Colm's sister Mary and all the Burke Family on the death of your beloved brother and uncle Fr Colm.Fond memeries of his time spent in Belcarra .He will be remembered for his kindness, taughfulness,wi t and great foresight. It was a prevelage to have worked with Fr Colm together with others in the parish. May he now enjoy the peace happiness and tranquility he so richly deserves with all his family members who have gone before. Rest in peace Fr Colm.
Conroy family Dooroy
Our sincere sympathy to all the Burke family on the passing of Fr Colm.
May he Rest in Peace.
cllr PatsyO Brien
I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to the extended Burke family on the death of Fr Colm
May his gentle soul rest in peace
Kieran Connolly & Family

Sincere Condolences to Family, Fellow Priests, colleagues and friends of Fr Colm from the Connolly family Lecarrow, Ballyhaunis.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis.
Karina Flatley and family ,Barnacarroll
Condolences to the Burke family on the passing of Fr Colm. May he rest in peace
Margaret Joyce, Westport.
Sincere sympathy and deepest condolences to you Mary & all Fr. Colm's family. A true gentleman. Rest in Peace Fr Colm in the company of all the saints gone before you.
Cllr Richard Finn. Claremorris.
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family, extended families, neighbours and friends everywhere on the passing of Fr. Colm.
May he rest in peace.
Peter and Kay McGrath Islandeady
Sincere condolences to the Burke family on the sad passing of Fr Colm. Fondly remembered from his time in Islandeady, May his gentle soul rest in peace.
John halligan
My sincere sympathy to Fr colm family on his passing, a lovely person, may Fr colm soul rest in peace.
Brian,Susan & Richard Downer, Sheeaune
Our sincere sympathy to Mary, Martin and all the Brennan and Burke families on the sad loss of Father Colm,
May he rest in peace.
Oliver Jordan Ballyhaunis
Sincere sympathy on the death of Fr.Colm Rip Memories of his time in Ballyhaunis
Delia Cunnane
Condolences to Fr Burkes family and friends
Carmel,Paraic Horkan and Family . Islandeady
Sincere Condolences all Fr. Colm's family , he was a true kind and gentle soul . May he rest in peace .
Carmel Gallagher
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr. Colm. Great memories of his time in Belcarra. He will be remembered for his kindness and brilliance. Rest in peace Fr. Colm.
John & Maureen Cannon
Our deepest sympathy to the Burke family on your sad loss. Have fond memories of Fr Colm when he was in Islandeady parish. A man of great wit and a huge sense of humour. Rest in peace Fr Colm.
Paul Mary Greally Ballinrobe
Condolences to the Burke family may he rest in peace
John & AnnMarie Conway/Clonbur/New York
Deepest sympathy to the Brennan and Burke family on the death of Fr. Colm. :May he rest in peace.
Richard Carney Claremorris
My sincere sympathy to all the Burke family on the passing of Fr Colm.May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Brendan Gavin Barnacarrol
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr Colm may Fr Colms soul rest in peace
John Paddy And Breedge Burke Ballinrobe.
Sincere sympathy to all the Burke family on the sad passing of Fr. Colm
May he Rest in Peace.
Sean and Pauline
Deepest sympathy to his family on the death of Fr Colm, a beloved pastor.
Sean langan & Margaret Jennings Aughagower
Deepest sympathies to all the families on the passing of Fr Colm it was a previlage to have known him a gentleman may his gentle soul rest in peace..
David Conroy. Ardaun clonbur.
Condolences to all the family.
Rest in peace. Fr. Colm.
MARIE + VERA ( FLOWERS 4U BALLINROBE)
Deepest sympathies to the Burke family on the passing of Fr. Colm. May he rest in peace.
James Burke, Knockbrack, Sheeaune, Westport.
Sorry to learn of the passing of a man with true intellect. You will be missed.
Padraic and Pauline Moran Drimneen
Sincere sympathy to the family of Fr Colm Burke may he rest in peace
Tommie&Pauline Concannon
Rest in the peace of heaven Fr Colm.. A kind and gentle man.. Sympathy to his family
Leo & Phil O’Reilly
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr.Colm. :May he rest in peace.
Islandeady parishioner
Deepest sympathy to all of Fr Colm's family on his death. May he rest in peace.
Michael and Bernadette Naughton, Fairhill, Belcarra,
We were very sad to learn of Fr. Colm's passing. Fr. Colm you were the essence of kindness to us during your time in Belcarra., thank you so very for the beautiful memories and your thoughtfulness. Sincere sympathy to Mary and extended family. May your gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Mary Kyne
Comh bhrón ó chroí le clann Choilm. Happy memories of an inspiring Latin teacher at Coláiste Mhuire, Tuar Mhic Éadaigh fadó, fadó. Fr. Colm has gone to join all his family and friends who have gone before him. Suaimhneas síoraí dó anam Choilm imeasc a chairde ar feadh na síoraíochta.
Mel and Mary Kenny, Westport
Sincere sympathy to Mary and all the Brennan and Burke family and relatives of Fr.Colm, may he rest in peace.
Martin O' Malley - Derrycoosh
My sincere sympathy to Fr. Colms Sister Mary, the extended Burke and Brennan Families and friends on the passing of Fr. Colm. A very nice interesting man in life, may he Rest In Peace.
Tom & Mary Tiernan, Ballinrobe
Condolences to all the Burke Family and relatives, may Fr Colm now Rest in Heavenly Peace.
Tommy and Breege mannion Clooney
Sincere sympathy to the bourke family on The death off father colm may he rest in peace knew him when I came to bellcara first
Geraldine Vahey Doyle, Islandeady
Rest In Peace Peace Fr Colm, fond memories of your time in Islandeady and working with you. Condolences to your family, such a lovely priest, a sincere person with a wonderful personality, God Rest your Gentle Soul. Geraldine, Yvonne and Seán Doyle
Stevie and Rita Langan
Sincere sympathy to Mary Brennan and the Burke Family on the passing of Fr Colm
Tom & Carmel Neary
We are very sad to learn of Fr. Colm's passing.
Some of us have known him for many years, even as a student in college and then in later years also. As a priest, he served in many places in the Archdiocese of Tuam. He was faith-filled, gentle and wonderfully kind in his ministry. Clonbur's loss is Heaven's gain.
Sincere sympathy to his sister Mary in Westport and to all extended members of the related families. May he rest in peace.
Solas na bhFlaitheas d'anam Choilm.
Paddy Fleming, Rosses Point
RIP Fr. Colm and condolences to Burke family Mount Gable House, Clonbur from Fleming family in Ballyweelìn.
Liam and Noreen Sadler
Remembering Fr. Colm's gentle shepherding in Islandeady and sincere sympathy to all the Burke family. Gura móide de theaghlach na Glóire e
Ita & Lisa Morrin Cong
Deepest sympathy to all the Burke Family on the passing of Fr Colm, May he Rest In Peace
Enda and Eileen O’Brien
mayo Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on Fr. Colm’s passing. Many happy memories of him when when he was teaching in St. Patrick’s college Ballyhaunis back in the day, and also when served in our parish in Barnacarroll. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Gerry CUNNANE
Sincere sympathy to The Extended Burke Family on the Passing of Fr Colm.
May He Rest In Peace.
Carmel Gibbons Reynolds Belcarra Castlebar
Deepest Sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Fr. Colm RIP. May Fr. Colm have eternal happiness. I have lovely memories Fr. Colm in Belcarra
Mick & Mary (Roche) Connolly, Breaffy
Sincere and deepest sympathy to Mary, Cha and all Fr. Colm's extended family
and his fellow clergy. Knew Fr. Colm way back and he was a truly lovely man.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sean and Mary Feeney
Deepest sympathy to the extended Burke family
May he rest in peace
Anne Lyons
Sincerest sympathy to all on the death of Fr Colm rip. I remember him with fondness from my time working in the Queen of Peace 2012 to 2014. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Jane McDonnell
Condolences to all of Burke family on the death of Fr Colm. I remember him in our Parish Belcarra. Rest in eternal peace Fr Colm
Fiachra & Ann Groarke Barnacarroll
Our deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Fr Colm. May he Rest in Peace
Cllr Damien Ryan
My deepest sympathy to the Burke family and the diocese on the death of Fr Colm may his gentle soul rest in peace
Breege Carney
My sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Fr. Colm. I have
Very happy memories of FR. Colm
When he was in Islandeady. May his gentle
Soul rest in peace.
Anne & conor Heaney
What a lovely man, great memories serving mass in Belcarra. The one page news letter he turned out every week. Thanks for all the memories Fr Colm . Rest in peace
Maureen McLoughlin +brothers Derryronane +Leeds
So sorry to hear of Fr.Colms bereavement R.I.P.. A man of great faith and kindness to The Residents at Queen of Peace,Knock. He was so kind to our Mum during her end of Life ,prayed twice a day with her and family. Sincere condolence to his family and Staff of Queen of Peace.
James and Mai McGrath. Doonamona, Belcarra.
We are so sorry to hear of Father Colum's death. To all his dear relatives we send our sincere sympathy. R.I.P. Father Colum.
Michael and Ann Mc Donnell Curryane Swinford Co Mayo
Deepest sympathy to the family of Fr Colm on his sad passing to his sister brother's in law sister in law nieces nephews and all his family circle and friends may his gentle soul R I P
PETER & BARBARA GORDON and FAMILY
So sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Bourke we fondly remember him from his time in Islandeady Parish, may his
Soul Rest in Peace.
Chris and Willie Kelly, Ballintleva Clogher Westport
Deepest sympathy to his sister Mary and extended Bourke family, may he rest in peace
Kathleen Duffy
My condolences to Mary Brennan and all the Burke family. Rest in Peace Fr. Colm
Kathleen and Josephine Neary, Leitir, Islandeady
Deepest sympathy to his sister Mary and extended Bourke family, may he rest in peace
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