Sr. Catherine Burke S.E.J. 

SR.-CATHERINE-BURKE

Vancouver, Canada and formerly of Derryvoung, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon. 6th February 1942 – 6th February 2026 peacefully, surrounded by her loving family at the Roscommon Hospice.

Predeceased by her parents John and Catherine, her brothers Christopher, infant brother John and Eamon, her sister Mary Keaveney, her nephew Padraig Keaveney, brother-in-law John Keaveney and sister-in-law Teresa Burke.

Sr. Catherine will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her family both in Ireland and Canada. Her brother John Joe (Derryvoung), the Sisters of the Child Jesus, Canada with whom she shared her life with for sixty-six years. Also, by her sister-in-law Maura, her nieces and nephews: John, Cathy, Gerard, Anne, Sean, Tommy, Kathleen, Gerard, Raymond, Mark and Michelle, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, extended family, neighbours and friends both in Ireland and Canada.

May Her Gentle Soul Rest in Peace

Reposing at McDonagh’s Funeral Home, Castlerea (F45 V2Y4) on Sunday evening from 5 o’clock until 7 o’clock.

Funeral arriving to St. Patrick’s Church Granlahan on Monday for Funeral Mass at 12 noon with burial afterwards in the adjoining cemetery.

Donations, if desired, to Roscommon Hospice.

https://www.hospice.ie/donations/in-loving-memory/

Published On: February 6th, 2026

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Denise LaRose
1 month ago

My sympathies to John, Maura and family, on the passing of Sr. Catherine. Met her in Ireland when visiting with Maureen and you. She was a delight.

Higgins Family Pollynoone
1 month ago

Condolences to John Joe, Maura and the Burke family on the passing of your sister Catherine. May she Rest in Peace.

Peggy & Karen Cunniffe
1 month ago

Deepest condolences to John Joe, Maura, Anne and all the family & friends of Sr Catherine.
May her soul rest in peace 🙏

Michael Brennan Newtown Cloonfad
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to John Joe, Maura and the extended Burke family on the passing of Sr Catherine. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Eddie& Teresa Birmingham
1 month ago

Our condolences to John Joe, Maura & the extended families on the passing of Sr Catherine. May her dear soul rest in eternal peace.

The Healy Family, Rathfudagh
1 month ago

Sincere condolences & deepest sympathy to John Joe, Maura and extended Burke family. May her gentle soul rest in peace.

Maureen Mchugh Newcastle Galway
1 month ago

To Maura and Johnjoe and Family
Deepest Sympathy on the loss of Sr Catherine
May she Rest In Peace

Pat & Irene Donegan
1 month ago

Our sincere condolences to John Joe, Maura and the extended Burke families and relations on the death of Sr Catherine. May her gentle soul RIP.

Sean and Patricia Hester.
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to John Joe Maura and all the extended Burke family. May Sr Catherine rest in peace.

Mary Fitzgerald
1 month ago

Deepest Sympathy to John Joe and Maura . Joe and I visited Catherine on her trips home. May she rest in peace. 🙏🙏Mary family. East Northport New York

Jonathan Monahan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to all the family. RIP

Kevin & Eileen Lyons
1 month ago

Condolences to the Burke & Keavney families on the death of Sr Catherine. May she rest in peace

Zofia Bronowska
1 month ago

Sincere sympathy to Catherine’s family.
Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord and let perpetual light
Shine upon her. May her soul rest in peace. 🙏🙏🙏

Edward xMary Hebron
1 month ago

Sincere condolences to all Sr Catherine’s family .May her gentle soul rest in peace

Elizabeth Livingston
1 month ago

Sr Catherine was a staunch Irish woman who knew her needs and stood by them. a great loss to her community and friends
May she rest in peace and remain in our hearts forever

Helen nolan worden
1 month ago

Sympathy to her large family at this time. Rest in peace Sr. Catherine.

Bridie and Mary Morgan
1 month ago

Deepest sympathy to John Joe and all the Burke and Keaveney families on the sad passing of Sr. Catherine. May her gentle soul rest in eternal peace. Amen.

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