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Tom Burke,

Dunmore Road, Cloonfad, Co. Roscommon - peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his loving family on 18th November, 2022.

Predeceased by his parents Tommy and Rose and his sister Marion Dunne.

Beloved husband of Mary and loving father of John.

Tom will be sadly missed by his wife Mary, son John, cherished daughter-in-law Edel, his adored grandchildren Tom, Annie and Molly, sister Bernadette O'Donoghue, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, neighbours and friends. 

May He Rest In Peace

Tom will be reposing at his home on Saturday, 19th November from 2pm until 5pm.

Funeral Mass will take place on Sunday, 20th November at 2pm in St. Patrick's Church, Cloonfad followed by burial in Cloonfad Cemetery.

The funeral Mass will be live-streamed on PJ Keane Funeral Directors Facebook page - Click Here
Family Flowers only please. Donations in lieu to Roscommon Hospice/Paliative Care Services and Cancer Care West c/o PJ Keane Funeral Directors. 

Father Michael Canny U.S.A
My deepest sympathy to Mary,John,all the Burke Family.
Tom was a great Teacher and wonderful person. I will keep him always in my daily Mass.
Peter,Caroline,Jonathan,Karl and Colin Comer
Sincere sympathies to the Burke and Coleman families on the passing of Tom. May he rest in peace.
Shane Kirrane Irishtown Former pupil in Dunmore Community School
My deepest sympathies to Mary, John, members of the Burke and Coleman families, colleauges and many friends on the sad passing of Tom. I was privileged of been a student of Tom and found him to be a exceptional teacher and learned so much for him. He had a real love of the irish language, history and the GAA. Tom will be greatly missed. May his gentle soul Rest In Peace.
The Nolan family, Creeveshill, Irishtown, Cĺaremorris.
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family. Tom was a great teacher and a great support to all our family in school. May he rest in peace.
Mary Mitchell. Past pupil IWC. Dunmore
So sad to hear of Toms death. I always thought he was calm, genuine and an excellent teacher. My condolences to Mary and his family.
Mary & Hugh Rudden Ballyhaunis
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, Grandchildren. To his sister Bernadette & extended Burke & Coleman Families on the death of Tom. May he rest in Peace.
Ronan Commons
Offering my deepest condolences to the family and his wife Mary. Keeping you in my thoughts.
Martin Ronayne, Calif.
Deepest sympathy to the Burke and Coleman family on the death of Tom. A gentleman and an excellent teacher. May he rest in peace.
Fr. Desmond Walsh.
My sympathy to you. Mary, John and all the family on the death of Tom.
May he rest in peace.
Prayers and Blessings.
Tommie && Jullie Frain.
Sincere sympathy Mary, John, Edel & the Burke family on thr death of Tom, our thoughts and prayers sre with you at thid sad timr, may Tom rest in peace.
Martin and Olivia Finnegan
Sincere condolences to Mary, John, Edel and extended family on the passing of Tom. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May he rest in peace.
Willie and Frances Stenson
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the sad passing of Tom, May he Rest in Peace
Claudia Jennings, Mountdelvin
Sincere condolences Mary, John, Edel & family. Such a lovely gentleman. Thinking of you all at this time.
Bridie McCormack (Commons) ,Ballina
Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the death of your beloved husband Tom , may he rest in peace
Tom Kearns lavallyroe
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Tom May he rest in peace
Pauline Flatley
Rest in peace Tom
Maureen Ger Regan & family Cloonfad
Sincere condolences to Mary, John and extended family, rest in peace Tom..
Michael & Bernie Kenny
Sincere sympathy to Mary, Johnny, Edel & all the Burke family. May Tom rest in peace.
M J and Mary Walsh Ballyhaunis
Our sincere sympathy to you John on the passing of your dad, also to your mum, to Edel and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. May Tom rest in peace
Kevin burke
Sincere sympathy to all the family on the sad news of tom passing RIP tom
James & Bernie Feerick, Dunmore
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, his three grandchildren, extended Burke & Coleman families on the death of Tom. May his gentle soul rest in peace
John & Denise Clancy
Sincere sympathies to John and all the family on the death of Tom. May he rest in peace.
Bernie Flaherty Clonberne & Curleys Pharmacy
Deepest sympathies to Mary, John, Edel and family on the passing of Tom. Such a lovely man and teacher. May he Rest In Peace
Geraldine Fitzpatrick Cloonfad
So Sorry to hear of Toms death
Sincere condolences to Mary John Edel and all the family
John was a real gentleman RIP
Pauline Geraghty and family
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel and all the family on the passing of Tom. A true gentleman, may he rest in peace.
Michael and Nora Conroy Ballyglass
Comhbhrón ó chroí Mary, John, Edel agus an clann uilig. Go ndéana Dia trócaire ar a anam uasal Gaelach
Eamonn and Teresa Flatley, Williamstown
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John and the Burke family on the passing of Tom. A true gentleman. RIP.
Deirdre & Michael Donnellan & Family lavallyroe Cloonfad
Sincere condolences to Mary ,John ,Edel ,
Tom ,Annie & Molly and all the extended Burke & Coleman families. Tom was such a lovely kind man . May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Paul cummins
Awful sorry for you’re loss, may he Rest In Peace
James Healy
Sincere sympathies to John and all the family on the death of Tom. May he rest in peace.
:Loretta and Pat Costello Ballymoney Dunmore
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Tom May He Rest In Peace
Berni Hosty
Sincere condolences to the Burke Family.

Tom was a true gentleman and an incredibly talented and dedicated teacher; he was a person who had time for everyone. So many happy memories from my time under his care. May he rest in peace.
GERRY&Maureen Regan& family Cloonfad
Sincere condolences to all the family. Rest in peace Tom.
Albert Hosty
Condolences John
Tom &Joan McGuire Ballykilleen
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Tom, may he rest in peace.
Tim fleming
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family may he rest in peace Tim and Peggy Fleming frenchpark
Frank and Christina Neenan, Granlahan
Deepest sympathy to Mary, John,Edel,grand children and extended Burke family on the death of Tom.May he rest in peace.
Kathleen Bowens Gortnalea Dunmore .
Sincere sympathy to Mary John & Edel on the passing of Tom . May his soul rest in peace
Mary Judge and family coolnaha
Sincere sympathy to Mary. John and Edel and grandchildren on the death of Tom. May he rest in peace
Tom Kirrane & the Kirrane family
Sincere condolences to Mary, John, Edel, and all the family. Tom was an absolute gentleman. May he rest in peace.
Annette & Ronald Robinson
Very sorry to hear of the passing of your father John, may he rest in peace. Condolences to all your family.
Mary Niland Curley's Pharmacy
Deepest Sympathy to Mary John Edel and all your family relatives and friends on the death of Tom. A true gentleman always a pleasure to meet Rest in Peace Tom.
Austin Henry
My condolences to John, his mom Mary and all of the Burke family, on the passing of Tom. May his soul Rest in peace ?.
Past Pupil I.W.C. 74-75
Condolences to Mary & John and the extended Burke & Coleman Families on the passing of Tom R.I.P. A brilliant teacher very fair and nice and never rose his voice .A true gentleman one of a rare in his time
PJ O Gara Ballindine
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Tom May his gentle soul Rest In Peace A True gentleman.
Anne tommy and kenny Feeney Ave Maria tooreen
Our deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the death of
Tom may he rest in peace
The Michael Glavey GAA Club
Our sincere & deepest sympathies to Mary,Johnny,Ede l,Tom,Annie,Mol ly,Bernadette, the Burke Family & extended Members on the death of Tom.May you all know every comfort & solace at this sad & difficult time. Ar dhéis Dé go raibh anam dílis.
Marget T Keane Cloonfad
Deepest Sympathy to the Burke Family on the Death of Tom a lovely Man RIP
The Mullin Family Kiltevna
Sincere sympathy to the Burke Family on the sad passing of Tom. May Tom rest in peace.
Pete Casey
Deepest sympathies to all the family, may Tom's gentle soul rest in peace.
The Fleming Family, Pollinalty, Cloonfad
Deepest sympathy to the Burke Family on the sad passing of Tom. He was highly regarded by all those who came in contact with him. He showed such empathy, kindness and respect to all his students who were lucky to have him as their teacher at IWC. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ann, Eugene Burke & Family
Sincere & Heartfelt sympathy Mary, John, Edel, Tom, Annie, Molly, Bernadette & extended Families on Tom's sad passing. He was a kind, caring gentleman. Thinking of you all, God comfort u all at this sad time. Rest In Peace Tom with your Mam, Dad & Marian. U will be greatly missed.
Elaine & Gareth Ryan, Cloonfad
Sincere condolences to Mary, John, Edel and family. Thinking of you all at this time, may Tom rest in peace.
Michael and Margaret Cunnane Crossard Tooreen
Deepest sympathy to Mary Johnnie Edel Tom Annie Molly and all the Burke family on Tom's death may he rest in peace ?
Ann and Willie Cosgrove
Heartfelt sympathy to you Mary ,John Edel,grandchild ren and extended family. A huge loss to you all the community . The kindest and most caring teacher we had the privilege to have had. May he now enjoy the fruits of his kindness to all.
Tommy and Marie Naughton
Sincere sympathy to Mary and family on the death of Tom May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Gerardine Weir (Hussey)
My sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel and grandchildren on the death of Tom, an absolute gentleman, and an amazing teacher. R. I. P.
James & Caitriona McGuire
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, Tom, Annie, Molly and extended Burke family on the passing of Tom, may he rest in peace.
Seamus and Angela McDonnell
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John and Edel and all the extended family of the death of Tom. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Rest in peace Tom.
Ann & Ger Greally & family, Coolnaha
Our deepest sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, grandchildren and all the extended Burke family at this sad time. May Tom rest in peace.
Cathal & Louise Duffy, Aghamore
Sincere condolences to the Burke family at this sad time. May He Rest in Peace
Pat and Josephine Ganley
Deepest sympathy to Mary John and Edel and extended family on the death of John ,R .I .P ,.
Gerry & Olivia Glavey
Deepest Sympathy to Johnny, Edel & all the Burke family. May Tom Rest In Peace
Esther and Paddy Slattery
Our sincere sympathies to Mary, John, Edel ,family and friends on the passing of Tom. May he rest in peace.
Jimmy and Caroline Greally
Condolences to all of the Burke family, may Tom rest in peace
Seamus and Anne keadin.
We offer Mary, John Edel and family,and extended family our prayers and sympathy on the sad death of tom.may his gentle soul rest in god's eternal peace,a peace he truly deserves and may his memory be a great blessing.
Lorraine & Noel Collins, Urlaur.
Our sincere condolences to Johnny, Edel, Tom, Annie, Molly & all the Burke family on the sad loss of Tom, may he rest in peace.
Jarlath & Maura Mullarkey, Ballindine
We wish to offer our heartfelt condolences to Mary and family, on the death of Tom. May he rest in peace.
Trish and Mike Keane
Sincere sympathy to the Burke Family on the sad passing of Tom. May Tom rest in peace.
Cormac & Aislinn Lyons Aghamore
Deepest sympathies to you John Edel & children, and your Mam Mary & extended Family on the loss of your beloved Dad RIP. Thinking of you all at this exceptionally difficult time.
Catherine & Leo Forkan
Deepest sympathy to Mary,John,Edel & family.
Brendan Higgins, Ballyhaunis.
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel and extended Burke family on the passing of Tom, may he rest in peace.
Tina Gannon
Deepest sympathies to Mary, John, Edel, Tom ,Annie & Molly. So sorry for your loss. May he Rest in Peace ?
Caroline & John Mcgarry Drimbane Ballyhaunis
Our deepest sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, grandchildren and all the extended Burke family at this sad time. Rest in peace Tom.
Nora (Coleman) Keane, Castlebar.
Very sincere sympathy to Mary, son John, Edel, grandchildren and to the extended Burke and Coleman family on the sad passing of Tom. May he Rest In Peace.
Jimmy & Olivia, Lissyconnor.
Deepest sympathy to Mary, John, Edel and all the Burke family on the death of Tom. Such great a teacher and always look after and stood up for the Cloonfad pupils. Many interesting and funny stories in later years, always time to stop and chat. He will be missed by all, and be remembered as a true gentleman. Rest in peace Tom.
Phil Glynn
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, grandchildren and extended family on the death of Tom. May he rest in peace.
Norrie Dillon Ballyhaunis
Deepest sympathy and condolences to Mary, John, Edel and extended Burke family Rip Tom
Barbara and Sean Munro
Our deepest sympathy to Mary and Tom, for the loss of your dear husband and father Tom. He was such a gentle man and a wonderful teacher. May he rest in peace.
Stasia and James Morley
Condolences to Mary, John and Edel and families on the death Tom a great teacher Rest In Peace Tom
Tolley family Claremorris.
Please except our sincere condolences. Please read Job 14:14,15.
Cloonfad Magazine Committee.
Sincere sympathies to Mary, John , Edel and extended family. Tom was a loyal contributer of many interesting and valued articles for each of the 30 annual editions of the Cloonfad Magazine. He had a huge knowledge and passion for local history which was greatly appreciated by all of our readers. He will be sadly missed by the Community. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a hanam dílis.
Aghamore Gaa
Deepest condolences to John and all The Burke Family on the sad passing of Tom, May He Rest in Peace
Breege, Raymond, & Michelle Flaherty - Cul Na Cleha.
Our Sincere Condolences to Mary, John, Edel, Grandchildren & extended Family, on the very sad passing of Tom. A Gentleman. May his Gentle Soul, Rest in Peace.
Padraic & Marian Cunniffe, Balkykilleen
Our sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, Tom, Annie & Molly & the extended family. Tómas was a true gentleman may his gentle soul Rest in Peace.
Pat nd Maureen Lyons
Deepest sympathy on da death of Tom. May he rest n peace.
Paddy & Kevin Mullin - Cambridge & London
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John & family.
So sorry to hear this sad news RIP ??
Eileen Mitchell
Sincere condolences on the passing of Tom. A wonderful teacher & a gentleman.
Sean Kilkenny
Sincere condolences to Mary and John. May Tom rest in peace.
Maura and Michael Burke and family Roy, Dunmore
Sincere sympathies Mary, John, Edel, Tom, Annie , Molly, Bernadette and extended families on the passing of Tom. Tom was a kind, fair gentle person.who had time for everyone no matter what time of the day it was. A true gentleman, may his gentle soul rest in peace. Michael and Maura Burke
James Hunt Kilmovee( Jimmy Hunt Gallaghers ballyhaunis
i offer my deepest sympathy to his wife Mary, son John, and all the extended families on the death of Tom . I knew Tom very well during my years in Gallaghers in Ballyhaunis and I found him to be a very interesting man who knew what he wanted and who undertook jobs in wood work that were difficult Tom was talented and gifted with wood a gifted tradesman honest humble and hard working who gave his life in service of others wore a lovely smile and brightened the day for everyone he met a perfect gentleman with an abundance of patience. May his soul rest in peace and may God comfort all those bereaved.
Johnny & Daisy Moran
Deepest Sympathy Mary, John & Edel on the death of Tom. May he Rest in Peace
Thomas & Rachel Gerrard, Dunmore
Deepest sympathy to Tom's family especially his wife Mary,son, daughter in law and cherished grandchildren and extended family members may he rest in peace
Bridie and Mary Morgan Lowberry Granlahan.
Deepest sympathy to Mary John and Edel grandchildren and his sister Bernadette.Tom was a lovely gentleman and a brilliant teacher always kind and caring to all pupils. May his gentle soul rest in peace. Amen.
Eamonn & Noreen Bane Irishtown
Sincere sympathy to Mary & family on the passing of Tom - a fantastic teacher much loved by his pupils, May his soul rest in peace.
Michael and Nonie Jennings
Sincere sympathy to Mary John Edel and family on the death of Tom may his soul rest in eternal peace RIP
Eugene and Alma Carney
Our sincere sympathy to Mary John and family on the sad passing of Tom, May he rest in peace.
Ger and Lil McGuire - Ballykilleen
Sincere Sympathy to Mary, John, Edel and the extended Burke family on the passing of Tom, May he Rest in Peace.
Kieran & Chris Comer Currabell
Sincere sympathy to Mary and John on the passing of Tom.... He was a lovely man in every way.... A brilliant teacher with a lovely attitude towards his pupils...... He will be greatly missed especially by his wife Mary, son John and grandchildren.....
Caroline Eugene Gormley,Family
Sincere sympathy to Mary,John,Edel and family rest in peace Tom.
Pauline Michael Flatley
Deepest Sympathy to Mary John and Family Rip
Donie and Nuala O'Shea Dunmore
Sincere sympathy to Mary ,John and all the family, may Tom rest in peace.
Lynn, Mary & Rita Ann O’Sullivan
Condolences to Mary, John & family on their loss of Tom. May he RIP
Cecelia Newell
Sincere sympathy to Mary and all the family
Rest in peace dear Tom
Kieran Jackie & Pj Burke Tooreen
Deepest sympathies to Mary, Johnny, Edel, grandchildren and the extended Burke family on the sad passing of Tom. May he Rest in peace.
Sean Fleming Lavallyroe and Ballybofey
So sorry to hear of the death of Tom (Tomas) at this time. May he rest in peace.To the Burke family and extended families may I offer my sincere sympathy on behalf of Bernadette and myself.
Willie Ryan
My sincere sympathy to Mary,John,Edel and extended Family on the passing of Tom.May his kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael Brennan Newtown
Deepest sympathy to Mary,John,Edel, grandchildren, sister Bernadette and all the Burke family on the sad passing of Tom. A true gentleman and a great Community man. I have very happy memories of his first day starting his teaching career in Dunmore IWC School. He was an excellent teacher and so kind to us all especially the Cloonfad pupils. Tom will be so sadly missed in our Community. May his gentle soul rest in peace RIP
Willie and Sheila Broderick in brackloon ballyhaunis
Sincere sympathy to Mary. John and all the Burke family. May he rest in peace.
John Swanick, Cork
Sincere condolences to Mary , John and the Burke family on the sad passing of Tom.
Fond memories of hours spent in Cloonfad handball alley. Rest in peace Tom.
Stephen & Joan Burke
So sorry to hear of the passing of Tom - a true gentleman. Our sincere condolences to Mary, John, Edel and all the extended family. May your gentle soul rest in peace Tom.
Patsy Brown, Gurteen
Sincere condolences to you Mary, John, Edel and all the family on Toms passing.
What a lovely gentleman always. Rest In Peace Tom.
Brendan and Geraldine Cregg
Deepest sympathy to Mary, John. Edel and extended family on the death of Tom. He will be sadly missed. RIP.
Maureen Mulheir ( Fleming )
Sincere condolences to all the Burke family on the sad passing of Tom .
A true gentleman .May his gentle soul rest in peace .
Mary & Gabriel Ryan
Sincere Condolence to Mary and John. He was a true gentleman . May he rest in peace
John J Griffin, Cloonfad
Condolences to Mary, John and family. Tom was not only a great teacher, but also a kind, decent man.
Martin & Therese Hennigan Swinford Co Mayo
Sincere sympathy to Mary to his son John and the extended Burke family at the sad passing of Tom. Many a chat I had with him while working in and around Cloonfad back in the day. A great character and a pure gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ger Kirrane
Condolences to John and all the Burke Family. A gentleman and fantastic teacher. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Jackie and Siobhan Coyne
Sincerest condolences to Mary, Johnny, Edel, grandchildren and all the extended Burke Family. May Tom rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michael & Marie Brennan Gurteen Ballyhaunis Co Mayo
Condolences to all the Burke family and extended RIP Tom
Jeannette, Caroline and Martina Brennan
Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and all the extended family, Tom was a true gentleman, may his gentle soul rest in peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with ye all.
Pat Ryan
Sincere condolences to Mary & son John on the sad passing of Tom.May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Jimmy Luby Ann Raftery Philomena Allen (Luby)
Our deepest sympathy to all of Thomas Family may his soul rest in peace a true gentleman .
Pauline & Seamus Jennings & Family
Sincere Condolence to Tom's Family, relations and friends on the loss of a lovely Gentleman and a brilliant Teacher May He Rest in Eternal Peace Amen.
Carmel & Peter Mulchrone( Westport )
Sincere sympathy to Mary,John,Edel & family and Bernadette, on the sad passing of Tom,,He was such a gentleman, May his soul rest in peace. Thinking and praying for you all at this sad time.
Seamus and Mary Mulrennan Ballyhaunis.
Deepest Condolences to Mary, John, Edel and extended Burke Family on the passing of Tom. Thinking about you all at this very sad time. May Tom RIP.
Sean and Tina Morley Claremont Claremorris
Deepest sympathy to Mary and John and all the Burke family on the passing of Tom,a gintleman, may he rest in peace.
Peggy Lally Prendergast, Cloonfad
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel and the grandchildren also his sister Bernadette on the passing of Tom .He was a true gentleman and throughout his teaching career he always had a great interest in and showed great respect to the Cloonfad pupils. They in turn respected Tom .I will miss our regular chats while he was on his walks .May he be reunited with his family members who have predeceased him and may his gentle soul rest in peace .
Austin and Aine Cunningham. Garrafrauns.
Sincere sympathy to Mary and John, and all the Burke Family. May Tom's gentle soul rest in peace.
Pat & Mary Kearney
Sincere sympathy to Mary, John, Edel, Tom, Annie and Molly on the sad passing of Tom. a true gentleman who will be dearly missed, Rest in peace Tom.
Mary Agnes Vahey (Melia). Kilnock, Brickens, Claremorris.
I’m saddened to hear of Tom’s passing. He was a true gentleman and a brilliant teacher. Since condolences to his wife Mary, son John and the extended family. May Tom’s gentle soul rest in Peace.
Gerard and Sheila Coyne and Family,Tooreen,
Deepest Sympathy to Mary and Johnie on your loss, also to all Relation and Friends and Neighbours. RIP. Tom.
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