Ewan James Burke
1962 - 2020
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Kent lit a candle
Friday, October 2, 2020
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Ewan was a genuine and all around great person. You will surely be missed by all.
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Adam Fox posted a condolence
Thursday, June 11, 2020
I am so sorry to just now hear of Ewan's passing. We worked together in the GIS field, him at Markham and we were his technology vendor. I used to have long talks with Ewan on our mutual love for cycling and only living 10kms away from him in Enniskillen we compared cycling routes, our love for being out on the road. Being both in the same area, I always kept an eye out for him while I was out on my rides in that area, knowing he was now retired and enjoying more time to ride.
Condolences to Ewan's family. He was a wonderful person to work with and will be surely missed.
Adam Fox
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Michael Seaman posted a condolence
Friday, May 22, 2020
I was very sorry to hear about the passing of Ewan. He and I worked at the Town of Markham Planning Department together for a number of years and we shared in common that we had lived two doors apart on Madelaine Crescent in Brampton. He was always a good fellow with a great sense of humour and will be missed.
Michael Seaman
Curt Hinton posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
Ewan was a very devout man of God who was not ashamed of his faith. He will be missed here on earth but we will see him again.
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hankandfrances@rogers.com posted a condolence
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Hi Mary. This is Frances from the Maranatha choir. My husband an I want to express our sincere Christian condolences to you and your family in this difficult time. May God strengthen you . Our prayers are with you
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rhoda@theholts.ca posted a condolence
Friday, May 15, 2020
Mary, Nathan, Lydia and Ben,
We are sorry for your loss of a husband and father. Our memories of you all was at the cottage when you came for a week of family time together.
We are praying for you that our Lord will comfort you and may you feel His love surrounding you at this time.
Allan and Rhoda Holt.
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Tim Regis posted a condolence
Thursday, May 14, 2020
It is hard to know what to say in difficult times but I wanted to send my deepest sympathy to the entire family. I am so sorry for your loss and you will be in my thoughts.
Although it has been many years I remember Ewan with fondness and respect.
Tim Regis
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Susan Barak lit a candle
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Deepest condolences to you Mary, and your whole family, May your memories, music, faith, family, and friends bring you comfort and peace , at this tremendously difficult time. Susan Barak
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Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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I was a colleague of Ewan's at the City of Markham. I liked Ewan for his quiet strength and calm professionalism. I now realize he drew his strength from his family, his faith, a community of friends and loved ones, and cycling.
His spirit will live on inside all who knew him.
My deepest condolence to Ewan's family and friends,
Sara Tam
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Regan Hutcheson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Thinking of Ewan at this time. Always enjoyed out time together at the Markham Planning Department.
Regan Hutcheson
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Community Living Brant EarlyON Team pledged to donate to Pine Ridge Bible Chapel
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
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Caroline Chaplow posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 12, 2020
Mary, Nathan and Lydia, We are so very sorry for your loss - our thoughts are with you.
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David & Marie Schmidt lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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We were sadden to hear of Ewan’s passing. We were privileged to have known him and had met him several times.
We admired his love for family especially his care of his parents.
We extend our sympathy to his family during this time of great sorrow. May the God of all comfort be with each of you.
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Ken K posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
I worked with Ewan for the past 15 years and it was a joy to get to know him. I sincerely enjoyed our many talks and lunches. My thoughts and prayers go to his wife and family. He will be dearly missed.
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Helen Huang lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Words cannot express how sad to hear of the loss of Ewan. He was a wonderful person and his warm smile will be missed. My sincere condolences.
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Terence T posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
My sincere sympathy and condolences to Ewan's family. I am still in shock of the passing of Ewan. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Ewan at the City. We will miss you at our annual Christmas luncheon this year.
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Ben Nagarajah posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
Please accept our deepest sympathies to the family and friends. I worked alongside Ewan at the Planning Department, City of Markham for over 2 years
May the good Lord Christ Jesus be your strength at this difficult time.
2 Corinthians 1:3-4 - Blessed be the God and Father... who comforts us in all our affliction
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Robert Marinzel lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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If lucky, trips to the IT department could include a discussion with Ewan about our common interest in cycling. Ewan’s inner strength and calmness always left me feeling a bit better. Ewan was an individual that helped make the world a better place. My deepest sympathies, especially to family, and friends.
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Hanif posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
I knew Ewan for only a short while at the City but it was easy to see he was a kind, gentle and very helpful human being. A one of a kind soul.
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Jean Ankenmann posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
Barb, we were so sorry to hear of the passing of Ewan. He will be greatly missed. It's exciting to hear of his love for Jesus and to know that he is with Jesus, and that you will see him again in heaven. We send our condolences. May God's peace be more than enough for the sorrow you feel...
Blessings
Michael & Jean Ankenmann
Psalm 139 "Even before a word is on my tongue, behold, O Lord, you know it altogether. ...and lead me in the way everlasting."
Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God which passes all understanding will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
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Freda Mo posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
Words cannot express the loss of Ewan. It was a joy to work in the presence of Ewan. We will surely miss him and his warm smile. May he rest in peace and know that we will never forget him. My deepest condolences.
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Stephen Geyer lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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I first met Ewan while sitting across the table from him as he interviewed me for a job. That was the start of a friendship that would last for 20 years. He was my mentor, but more importantly, he was my friend. I can't believe that he's gone. My heartfelt condolences to the family.
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Nancy Moon posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
To all of the Burke Family:
Please accept my sincere sympathies as you grieve the sudden loss of Ewan. I was reading all of the beautiful tributes posted of Ewan as a man and they can certainly be reflected back as to who he was as a teenager in Milton. That is a real testimony! The Lord will uplift you and give you strength and comfort as He has promised. It is wonderful to know that we can lean on Him and hold on to His promises.
Keeping you all in prayer,
Nancy Moon (Hackett)
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Meghan Mills posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
To Mary and family,
Our hearts are aching for you all and we are sending our love. We are so very sorry for your loss. We pray that His peace surrounds you in a way that passes all understanding.
Love the Mills family
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Rob posted a condolence
Monday, May 11, 2020
So shocked and saddened to hear of Ewan's passing.
He was an amazing guy and will be missed by all his friends and colleagues at the City.
Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
Rest in peace my friend.
Rob Cole
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Misbah Irfan lit a candle
Monday, May 11, 2020
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Ewan Burke will live with me in my memories as long as I live. Spending 8 hours a day in same space for 18 years certainly creates another family at workplace, specially when he sat beside me for most of those years.
We had countless hours and minutes in which we had discussions about Life, Religion, Politics, and personal opinions...
I know him as one of the finest and caring.
May God be on his side.
Misbah Irfan
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Richard Poon lit a candle
Sunday, May 10, 2020
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So sad to know of a sudden loss of my long term colleague who is supposed to enjoy his retirement life. My sympathy is with the family. Rest in peace with the Lord, Ewan.
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Rena Potts posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Dear Mary and family: It was such a shock to read of your husband's passing.
It just made my heart sink.
Our sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Special thoughts and hugs from all of us.
Tom and Rena Potts
Charlene, Lorna and Joshua
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Sam M posted a condolence
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Ewan was a humble, soft-spoken brother in Christ. I had the pleasure of knowing and working with him at markham and cherish those moments. we have a hope in Jesus Christ.
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John Wong lit a candle
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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I am so saddened to hear Ewan passing. My sincerest condolences for an incredibly great loss.
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David Davies posted a symbolic gesture
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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I'm getting tired of writing these message because it means i have lost a friend. I had the pleasure of working with Ewan for 30 years. He was always helpful and guiding. My prayers are with his wife, family and loved ones at this time. We have all lost a good person and a good soul.
May he rest in peace.
David Davies
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Markham ITS posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
Ewen was a true pleasure to work with. He was a reserved man at work , but was always caring and had a silent sense of humor about him. He was a true gentleman, highly respected for his knowledge and years of experience and always willing to help.
His retirement from the City was well deserved, and he was looking forward to his life after dedicating 30 years.
This is a tragic loss to his family and friends, and we hold them in our prayers.
Ewan may you rest in a better place where the hills and valleys are made of soft clouds and cycling is easier than the world you left.
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Vincent Lai pledged to donate to Pine Ridge Bible Chapel
Saturday, May 9, 2020
I worked with Ewan for 15+ years at Markham. He is a gentle and great person
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Farid lit a candle
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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My deepest condolences. It was pleasure knowing and working with Ewan. You departed too early my friend. Rest in peace.
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Laurie planted a tree in memory of Ewan Burke
Saturday, May 9, 2020
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Dear Mary, Lydia and Nathan, Your heats are with you, Kevan, Laurie, Claire, Aidan and Mike
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Lenni Jabour posted a condolence
Saturday, May 9, 2020
My most heartfelt sympathy to Mary and her family.
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Dave Schmidt Jr posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
My brother in law, Ewan.... He would never like attention drawn to himself. He was a kind gracious gentlemen. He loved his family, Mary, Nathan, Lydia & Ben. The Burke’s are a close knit family, and I know that his siblings Elinor, Steven & Alan & the rest of the family will forever miss him. I admired Ewan’s caring for Dad/Mom Burke in their aging years. He honored his parents along with his siblings. I will miss his kind quiet gentle spirit. He accept me into the family and I will forever miss him. Keep looking over your shoulder for us Ewan ....until we meet again....Dave
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Ken Tait posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
I will miss Ewan's warmth, his kindness, his keen sense and wit - just the rare pleasure of his company.
A visit with the family was always a delight and something our family always eagerly looked forward to, (a credit to a lovely couple, as reflected by two wonderful children).
I'm glad to know we'll meet again. I'm glad the family will all be reunited.
Indeed, that all of the Lord's people will be!
John10:28
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Laurie Mitchell posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
My thoughts are with you Mary, Nathan and Lydia. As you feel sorrow over the loss of this gentle soul, your husband and father, know that you are not alone. Your loving family is loved by so many of us who cannot stand at your side at this time but want you to feel our presence and support none-the-less. With my sympathy,
Laurie Mitchell
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Alan and Barbara Douglas uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 8, 2020
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Ewan has been a life long friend of Alan. Many memories of camp, praise and power events, they were best men in each other’s weddings, a great trip to Disney before we all had kids and wonderful visits each time we came back to Ontario. We are so happy we were able to be there for Lydia’s wedding - such a beautiful day! Our hearts are breaking as we mourn his loss but we rejoice that he is now with his Lord! Mary, Nathan and Lydia - our love and prayers are with you all!
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Val Forbes posted a condolence
Friday, May 8, 2020
I have know the Burkes since the kids were young, and I was just that wee bit older. I watched Ewan grow into a fine young man while attending Shoreacres Bible Chapel and Meadowvale Bible Chapel, and continued to hear about him through his siblings over the years ... it seemed whenever I moved, I crossed paths with a Burke at a new chapel :)
Ewan had the misfortune of working for me at the CNE, when I ran 5 booths in the old Food Building. It was hot, tiring work on your feet all day, but Ewan never complained and was a steady influence with a ready smile. Having worked with Lydia and Nathan in Food service at MiniYoWe (and Mary), I would say Ewan has passed on these quality traits to his children.
My heart aches for the family, and I pray each can draw near to our God of all comfort at this time.
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Elinor Jean uploaded photo(s)
Friday, May 8, 2020
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I can’t believe that my big brother is gone, except he’s not gone the Lord took him home to be with himself. I will forever miss his quiet manner, his gentle voice and steadying hand, his genuine concern and kindness to everyone and his hugs were awesome. Well done good and faithful servant enter into thy rest.
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Alan and Barbara Douglas Posted May 8, 2020 at 8:25 PM
Oh Elinor, what a wonderful picture of you and your brother!! Our hearts break with yours but we also rest in the peace of knowing he is home with his Lord! It’s all still so unreal and hard to believe. We so want to be there with you all, to hug you, to remember our wonderful friend and his awesome hugs. So many memories we could share. We loved Ewan so much and he will always be Alan’s very best friend! He is one of a kind!!
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Friday, May 8, 2020
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