John Paddy Burke (Boat Builder),

Cloonkeary, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo - in his 91st year, peacefully at Mayo University Hospital (2nd February 2023).

Predeceased by his parents Jim and Julia, sister Rose and daughter-in-law recently deceased Claire.

Deeply regretted by his loving family wife Breedge, daughter Rose, sons John F, Jimmy, Karl, son-in-law Noel, grandchildren Wayne, Gemma, Aoife, Johnny, Shane, Tara, Ciara, Aoibh, great-grandchildren Jonah, Odhran, luca, Aurora, many cousins nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and a large circle of friends. 

May his soul Rest in Peace 

Reposing at Saint Joseph’s Funeral Home, Ballinrobe F31H289 on Saturday evening from 5.30pm with removal at 7 o’clock to his residence.

Requiem Mass in St. Mary’s Church, Ballinrobe on Sunday morning at 11.30 with the funeral proceeding to the new Cemetery.   

Walk through sympathising only in the funeral home and Church 

Funeral Mass can be viewed on Ballinrobe Parish Facebook Page2 

Family flowers only by request. Donations if desired to Mayo / Roscommon Hospice

https://www.hospice.ie

Anyone wishing to offer their sympathies to the family can leave a message by clicking on the “Condolences” link below. House private please. 

Enquiries to O’Malley Funeral Directors Ballinrobe. 0872895948 

Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dílis 

Michael Maheady (Killala)
Sincere sympathy to Karl and all the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy ,may he rest in peace.
John and Anne Healy Ballycastle
Deepest sympathy to Breedge, Rose, John, Jimmy, Karl, and the extended Burke family at this sad time. May John Paddy's kind and gentle soul rest in peace.

Barbara and Family Máire Lukes
We are very sorry to hear of John paddy’s passing. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Was always very helpful to Frank
Finny & Mary( Hogan) Collum.
Our sincere condolences to Breege & all of John Paddy's family & relatives. May he rest in the arms of God's Angels. Ar dheis De go raibh a anam Déilis.
Seamus O'Dowd
Deepest sympathy to John Paddy's wife Breedge,his son Karl and the extended Burke family at this sad time. A very decent man who left has left a huge legacy to angling. May John Paddy's kind and gentle soul rest in peace.
Vincent Roche, Ballina
Sincere sympathy to Breedge and all the Burke family on John Paddy's passing. May he rest in peace.
Declan Loftus
Deepest Sympathy to Karl and all the Burke family on the passing of John. May he rest in peace

Mike and Liz King, Ballinrobe
Sincere condolences to all the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy, may he rest in peace
Gerard and Peggy Butler
Deepest sympathy to all the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy. May he Rest In Peace.
Johnny o Boyle, Moorehall.
To rose and all the Burke family, my deepest sympathy on the passing of your father.
P.J. & Bernie Gibbons , Annies, Hollymount.
Sincere sympathy to Breege Bourke and family on the death of John Paddy. He was a gentleman and always had time for a chat. May his soul Rest In Peace.
Nora Scanlon & Family (Coolaba)
Our sincere sympathies to Breege & all the family, extended families & grandchildren on the passing of John Paddy. A true gentleman and a highly skilled boat builder. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Mike and Margaret Lynagh
Deepest sympathies to Breedge and all the Burke family on the sad passing of John Paddy, may he rest in peace. Amen
Joe and Mae Murphy
Sincere condolences to all the family on the passing of John Paddy. May he rest in peace
Michael and Margaret O'Connor
Condolences to Breedge & Family and extended families on the passing of John Paddy may he rest in peace
Margaret Jennings Ballinrobe/Westport
Deepest sympathy to Breege Rose Jimmy John F Karl and extended family on the loss of John paddy a lovely man may his gentle soul rest in peace ..
Michael Linda Hogan
Deepest Sympathy to all Burke Family, May John soul Rest in Peace.
Mary ( Lydon) John and Joyce family Shanafarahaun
Sincere sympathy to Breege John F Jimmy Rose Karl on the passing of John Paddy. May he rest in peace
James and Vera Biggins Glencorrib
Sincere sympathy to Breedge,Jonn F, Rose,Jimmy and Karl on the passing of John Paddy,
May he rest in peace

John Ryan.Ballinlough
Deepest Sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy May he rest in peace.
Vivian & Rose Dooley
Heartfelt sympathy to Breege, Rose and Noel, John F, Jimmy, Karl, Gemma, Aoife, Wayne, Johnny, Shane, Tara, Ciara, Aoibh, his great grandchildren and extended family. May John Paddy's gentle soul rest in peace.
John Joe,Helena,Karen,Joseph & Pauline Burke
Our Deepest Sympathy to Breege,John F,Jimmy,Karl,So ninlaw Noel,grandchild ren,great grandchildren cousins,neighbo urs & friends of John Paddy May he’s rest in Peace
Mary Burke Brickens Claremorris
Sincere sympathy to John F and the extended Burke family on the death of John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
John & Maura Farragher Castlebar
Sorry to hear of John Paddy,s passing may his soul rest in peace
Frank & Kate Keane, convent of mercy.
Condolences to the Burke and extended family on your loss. May he Rest In Peace.
Pat Warde Glynn's Ironmonger shop street westport
Deep sympathy to the family of John Paddy Bourke. May he rest in peace. He was a very nice person. May he have a happy life in heaven.
Michael and Ruth Kneafsey, Lakeview
Our sincere sympathy to Breege and all the family. May John Paddy Rest in Peace.
Michael and Mary Naughton Shrule
Sincere sympathy to all the Burke family and all the extended families on the sad passing of John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Paul Farragher & Margaret coyne
Our Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of John paddy May his gentle soul rest in peace
Maura and Dick Gibbons Partry
Our deepest sympathy to Breedge and all the family on the Death of John Paddy's may his soul rest in peace
John Ryan, Ballinlough
Deepest Sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Paddy and Mary Murphy, Abbey House, Kilmaine Village
Sincere sympathy to all the Burke & extended families on the passing of John Paddy a true gentleman & wonderful craftsman in his chosen trade of Boat Building. He deserves great credit for all his work with Inland Fisheries & the development of angling on the Western Lakes.May his gentle soul rest in peace
Johnny and Mary Teresa Kenny cloughbrack clonbur
Our condolences to the Burke family our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time, may John paddy rest in peace,,,
Gerry Murphy Boat Hire lough conn
So sorry to hear of John Paddy passing over 50 years of dealing and friendship with John P always had welcome when u called into the workshop dropped tools and a hand shake talked about past times and boats of course a true gentleman always will be greatly missed by all of us my sympathy to Breege Karl John F JIMMY ROSE and extended family Rip John Paddy
Paddy & Ann Grimes Ballytrasna
Deepest Sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy, to Rose & family & extended family may God rest his gentle soul.
Maureen Tom McGrath ballyglass
Deepest sympathy to breege and all the bourke family on the death of John paddy may he rest in peace
Mary Cahalan
Sincere sympathy to Breege and family on the death of John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Michael and Emer Morrin
Condolences to John F and extended Burke family on the passing of John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Eileen Grimes
Deepest sympathy to Breege and all the Burke Family on the death of John Paddy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Michael & Mary Corrigan
Our sincere sympathies to you all on the passing of John Paddy, may he rest in peace
Willie & Kathleen Feeley
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family. May John Paddy rest in peace.
Mick Cunningham and Family, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family at this sad time’s
Pat Armstrong .Castlebar
Deepest condolence to the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy, a lovely ,kind gentleman with a lovely sense of humor. May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace
Maura Heaney Cornfield Hollymount
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family. May John P Rest in Peace.
Care n Martin Slattery Hollymount
Deepest sympathy to all the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy r.i.p
Anne and Denis Biggins , Ballygarries.
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy.
May he at.I.P.

The Ryan Family Houndswood
We extend our sympathy to family of John Paddy ,. May his soul rest at peace
Nora and Michael Crishel
Heartfelt sympathy to Breege Rose John F Jimmy Karl, grandchildren great grandchildren and all the extended family on the death of John Paddy, may he rest in peace
From all the staff at Corrib oil Ballinrobe
Deepest sympathy to the Burke FAMILY on the passing of John Paddy may he rest in peace
Mary Forde Knockmore
Deepest Sympathy to Breege and family on the passing of John Paddy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Pat and Maureen Byrne Creevagh Neale.
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Micheal Connolly pontoon
My deepest condolences to all the Burke family on the sad passing of John P he was a lovely kind gentleman god rest his soul
Mary & JimmyLavin Ballinrobe
Deepest sympathy to Breege &all the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy may he rest in peace we are thinking of you all at this time
Aishling Walsh, Neale road.
Sincere sympathies to all the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Mike & Margaret Gibbons Annie’s Hollymount
Sincere sympathy to all the Burke family on the sad passing of John Paddy may he rest in peace
Tom and Kay Treacy. Main Street Ballinrobe
Deepest sympathy rose and all the family. He will be sadly missed. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Sean and Tina Galligan Balla
Sincere sympathies to Rose Noel and all the extended family. May John Paddy rest in peace
Noel and Pauline Moran
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy. May he Rest in Peace
Katie & John O’ Reilly Moorehall
Deepest heartfelt sympathy to Breege , my dear friend Rose & all the Burke family & extended family, on your sorrow with your huge loss , sending all my love to you all .
Bilberry /lannagh angling club
Sincere Condolences to the Burke family on the sad passing of John Paddy R. I. P.
Breda Varley
Condolences to Rose and all of the Burke family. May he rest in peace.
Peter and Frances Mchugh Cong
So sorry to hear of the passing of John Paddy...Condolence to Breege,Rose,Joh n F,Jimmy,Karl and all the extended family...May Jonh Paddy Rest in Peace
Billy and Joan Murphy.
Our deepest sympathy to Breege and all the family on the passing of John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Carmel Walsh, Knockrooskey, Westport
Deepest sympathy to Breedge and the Burke family and the death of John Paddy, may his gentle soul rest in peace
Martina Madden
Condolences to all of the Burke family on their loss. May he rest in peace.
Aiden & Bina Bell & Family .
Condolences to all the family RIP.
Martin and Margaret OMalley
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the passing of Paddy. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Leo Gannon & family
Condolences to BREEGE & all
Frank Donnelly Lower James St, Claremorris
Sympathies to Breege and family on the sad passing of John Paddy. God rest his gentle soul
Eoin Mc Greal
Sincere sympathies to all the Burke family on the sad passing of John Paddy, a master boat builder and gentleman to the core. May he rest in peace.
Peter&Mary Feerick.
Our deepest sympathy to Breege and family. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Ger & Helen Macken Kilmaine
Deepest Sympathy to the Burke Family. May he rest in peace
Francea & Christy Vahey
Deepest symprhy to Breege and family on the death of John P, may his soul rest in peace
Frances & Christy Vahey
Deepest sympathy to Breege and family, may he rest in peace
Vera and Marie flowers 4 u
Deepest sympathy to the Burke Family on the passing of John Paddy may he rest in peace .
Frances & christy vahey
Deepest sympathy to Breege and family on the death of John P
may his soul rest in peace

Marian Mc.Donald Lough Mask Rd. Ballinrobe
Deepest sympathy to Breedge on the passing of your dear husband John Paddy also sympathy to his Family his son in law and grandchildren and to all the extended Burke Families may his gentle soul rest in peace
Patricia & Kevin Walsh
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of John Paddy. May he Rest in Peace.
Toby Gibbons, Westport
Sincere condolences to the Burke family on John Paddys passing, an absolute gentleman and a master boatbuilder , he was a pleasure to meet and deal with, his legacy to anglers far and wide of the “Anglers Fancy” will not be forgotten.May he rest in peace
Chris Meadows
Sincere sympathy to all of John Paddy's family and friends on his passing. John Paddy was a gentleman, great boat builder and a pleasure always to deal with and chat with.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Bernie and Patd O Malley Ballinew
Deepest sympathy to Breege and family on the passing of John Paddy. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Noel & Michelle Finlay
Deepest sympathy to Breedge ..Karl, Rose, John F and Jimmy and extended Burke families on the death of John Paddy a great character and craftsman who transformed the
“Burke Boat-Anglers Fancy”
May he rest in peace.

Damian and Sheena Duddy
Condolences to the Burke family on the passing of John Paddy R. I. P.
Colm and Kathleen Garvey and Family Kilmaine
Deepest sympathy to Breedge on the passing of your husband John Paddy also sympathy to Rose John F. Jimmy and Karl on the passing of your dad also sympathy to his son in law Noel and to all his grandchildren and all the extended Burke Families a real gentle man John Paddy was so may his gentle soul rest in peace
Peter Heveran
Deepest sympathy to the extended Burke family on the passing of John Paddy.
A true gentleman.
May he Rest in Peace.

cllr PatsyO Brien
I would to offer Breege Rose John F Jimmy and Karl and extended family members my deepest sympathy on the passing of John Paddy
a true gentleman always calm and collective a man to give a solid advice and I have had many pleasant memories when I called to visit in cloonkeary
John p will be missed by young and old through out Ireland and overseas and for the track of his hands in boat building won't ever be forgotten
May his gentle soul rest in peace
patsy and Ann o Brien and family

John & AnnMarie Conway Clonbur/New York
Sincere sympathy to all Burke family. May he Rest in Peace
Martin & Mary Feeney Ballinrobe
Deepest sympathy to Breedge, Rose, John F, Jimmy & Karl and extended family on the sad loss of John Paddy. Thinking of you at this sad time, may John Paddy rest in peace.
Nell Fox. Roundfort
Sincere sympathy John F to you and all your family on the passing of your father John Paddy. May he rest in peace.
Jimmy sheridan
deepest sympathy to Jf and Burke family on their recent bereavement.
Linda and Adrian Philbin
Sincere sympathy to Breege, Rose , John F, Karl,Jimmy and all the extended family. May John Paddy RIP.
Mary May Ballinamona, Lough Mask, The Neale.
My deepest sympathy to you Rose and all your family and extended families on the death of your dad. May his soul rest in eternal peace.
Frank and Helen Macken , Kilmaine .
Deepest sympathy to John F and all the Burke family on the sad passing of John Paddy . May his soul rest in peace .
Annette O Brien ( O Donnell)
Sincerest sympathies to the Burke Family. Rest in Peace John Paddy.
Ballinrobe Handball Club
Sincere condolences to John F and all the Burke family on the sad passing of John Paddy . May his soul rest in peace .
Partry Trout Anglers
Condolences to the Burke family. A massive help to the Partry club and community and he will be sadly missed.
Tom & Maureen Hughes. Kilmaine
Our deepest sympathies to you all at this very sad time . John Paddy was a lovely man always. May he rest in peace.
Fintan Gorman
Sincere sympathy to Brege, John F, Jimmy, Carl & Rose. John Paddy was a true gentlemen and a great craftsman. He was always willing to share his vast knowledge and expertise and he worked tirelessly for the benefit of the lakes and angling. May he rest in peace.
Michael and Margaret O'Connor
Condolences to Breedge & family & extended families on the passing of John Paddy , may he rest in peace, our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time
Thomas & Teresa Walsh Belcarra
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the death of John Paddy. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Heneghan butchers ballinrobe
Sincere sympathy to all the burke family on the passing of John paddy May he rest in peace
Senator Paddy Burke
Very sorry to hear of JohnPaddy’s death
Deepest sympathy to all the family
May he rest in peace

Michael and Ann Cannon Devlish killawalla
Deepest sympathy to Gemma and the Burke families on the sad passing of John Paddy may his gentle soul rest in peace
Sal Durcan and family Ballinrobe.
Deepest sympathies to Breege ,and family.on the sad passing ofJohn Paddy,May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Sean & Bernie Beirne , Westport
Deepest condolences to the Burke family at this time on the passing of john. May he RIP
Breege & Sean Heneghan and family Ballintubber
Sincere condolences to the extended Burke family on the death of John Paddy.
Rest in Peace John Paddy

Breege and Peter Costello.
Sincere sympathy to Breege, John F, Jimmy, Karl and Rose.
A true friend and neighbour for many years.
It was my pleasure to have have known him. A gentleman always.
May he rest in peace.

Nan O Grady and family
Condolences to the Burke family. John Paddy certainly left his mark with his wonderful craftsmanship . He will be missed.
Ben Baynes , Castlebar .
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family on your loss .
John Paddy was a gent to deal with and a great friend of anglers far and wide .
RIP .

Paddy Quinn Ex Md Quinncraft Boats
Regret John Paddys passing He was a gentleman and a great craftsman May he rest in peace Condolences to all his family
Margaret, Mary & Breda Browne, Clonbur
Sincere sympathy to Breedge and all your family on the sad passing of John Paddy. Thinking of you all at this sad and difficult time. May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Marie Walsh and family cloongowla.
Sincere sympathy Breege, Rose John F
Jimmy, Carl, and all family connections He was a true gentleman and friend. R. I. P. JP.

Kieran Kenny
Sincere sympathy to all Burke family. May your gentle soul RIP
Jackie,Irene and Rachel O Connor
Deepest sympathy to the Burke family at this sad time,great memories of a lovely man
Gerry & Gina Hogan
Deepest sympathy to Breedge, & all the extended Burke family on your sad loss a lovely man may his gentle soul rest in peace.
Cllr michael Burke
Our deepest sympathies to Breege Rose John f.Jimmy and karl & extended families on the Death of John paddy .a good friend and gentleman .always willing to help the different organisations he was involved in . May he rest in peace.Michael & Carmel.
John. Bernie Walsh and family, Westport Rd, Castlebar
Sincere sympathy to all of John Paddy's family and friends on his passing. John Paddy was a gentleman and a pleasure always to deal with and chat with.
May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Cllr Damien Ryan
My deepest sympathy to the Burke family on the death of John Paddy. A true sincere gentleman. May his gentle soul rest in peace
Michael and Kate Walsh.
Rest in Peace John Paddy.
Michael and Eileen Harnesse
Deepest sympathy to Breedge John Francis Jimmy Karl and Rose John Paddy was great friend and he will be missed by many. Rest in Peace John Paddy along side all the other great fishermen gone before you.
John Craddock Ballinrobe
Sincere sympathy to the Burke family on the sad passing of John Paddy
Rest in Peace

JOHNNY AND JOCIE BUCKELY
DEEPEST SYMPATHYTO BREEDGE AND ALL THE BURKE FAMILY ON THEPASSING OF JOHN.MANY CHATSWITHHIM OVER THE YEARSAND SOME GREAT LAUGHS AND FUN MAY HE RESTIN PEACE AMENN
Maureen Devereux Neale Road Ballinrobe
Sincere Sympathy to Breege and all of John Paddy’s family on his passing, I have fond memories of his family,May he Rest in Peace
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