Book of Memories for Johnny "Jean Paul Bourque" Burke

Condolence From Mary Lou & Ellis Wolfreys

Mon, 06 Nov 2017 15:40:04 EST

Our deepest sympathy to the Burke Family, on the passing of a great Country Music Artist, and entertainer.Sorry he never made it to cjai Radio. God Bless. He will be sadly missed by many.

Condolence From Marilyn Loder

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 14:35:51 EDT

Heartfelt condolences to you, Teresa and your family. May all your precious memories of Johnny be a comfort to you at this difficult time. Johnny was not only a fabulous musician but a special and kind man. Rest in Peace Johnny.. singing with the Angels.

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Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:56:42 EDT

Story shared: First meeting

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:54:53 EDT

I will never forget the first time I met Johnny, it was 1977 in Brampton. Johnny was setting up for another Opry North show and I caught him on stage. I was in awe. I was only 13 and here was one of my music hero's. He gave me an autographed picture that day that I still cherish. Wild Honey is still my favorite song 40 years later.

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Wed, 04 Oct 2017 16:47:27 EDT

On stage with Eastwind. Minden, Ont.

Condolence From Muriel & Gary Hooper

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 14:01:36 EDT

Johnny you will be sadly missed, not only by family and friends but there will be a hole in the music industry. Heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time. Your legacy will live on.

Condolence From Thierry & Minuit Carpentier

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 08:24:44 EDT

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Johnny. Country Music has lost a great artist. Our condolence to the family. Repose en paix Johnny Thierry & Minuit Rouen - France

Condolence From Myno & Judy

Wed, 04 Oct 2017 01:08:38 EDT

We have lost our dear friend but he will not be forgotten. Love that great song that Johnny recorded "Hello and Goodbye" by Mark Christianson. Some have a lifetime and some just a day Life is something you can measure that way, Nothing is forever, forever is a lie, All we have is is what's between hello and goodbye A day and a thought of you, a single tear, A constant wish that you were here, Words are few and my thoughts are deep Memories of you I will always keep. Rest in Peace dear friend...

Condolence From Myrtle & Homer Arsenault

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 21:26:33 EDT

Johnny was very special to us. We followed him as much as we could. Love his singing. We seen him quite often in Niagara Falls back in the eighties.He will be missed so much. Greatest singer ever. R.I.P. Johnny. God Bless Teresa.

Condolence From Myrtle & Homer Arsenault

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 21:22:02 EDT

Condolence From Kathy Chambers

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 17:16:35 EDT

I count my blessings that when I was a young artist, I had the great honor of being inspired by working with Johnny. Thoughts of great memories going out to all of Johnny's dear friends and family. Johnny, you were a one of a kind great person. You will be missed. The world has lost a legend. Love, Kathy Chambers

Memorial Candle lit by John & Jeannette George

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:54:30 EDT

John & Jeannette George

Condolence From Stan Campbell & Marta Ramirez

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 12:01:31 EDT

Johnny was a dearest friend. Johnny Burke was a country star and because of the man he was, he was a dear friend to his many thousands of fans. He was just that kind of guy, caring, lovable and quick with a wide grin, and a twinkle in his eye gave away to a funny comment rolling off his tongue. He made us laugh so many times, and above all Johnny loved to laugh. Now, he is laughing all the way to the biggest concert in the universe. We'll see you there one of these days in a front row seat. In the meantime, we'll miss you while you are on tour among the stars. We love you Johnny!

Condolence From Nicole & Jean-Claude LeBlanc

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 11:38:23 EDT

So sorry about Jonny. My condolence to you Teresa & your family.

Condolence From Clarence & Judy Curtis

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 06:02:33 EDT

So very sorry to hear of Johnnys passing. Deepest Sympathy to the family. Hugs.

Condolence From Walter and Judy Haars

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 01:33:16 EDT

We were deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Johnny. He was a sincere, wonderful man who uplifted us all with his wonderful voice. Johnny has gone home to his maker and is at peace. He will be missed by family and friends alike but he will always be with us as we listen to his songs which he sung from his heart. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Teresa and family at this sad time.

Condolence From Irene Doyle

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 23:13:22 EDT

Just a closer walk with thee Keep smiling as you always did, and sing for the angels. Walk slow we'll catch up to you sooner or later... Sympathies to Teresa and family and thousands of friends , you sure were loved by one and all..

Condolence From ronny layne hebert

Sun, 01 Oct 2017 13:28:40 EDT

sorry to hear about johnny.he was a true country gentleman with a great gift of talent for country music.he will be missed by all country music fans. r.i.p. johnny burke.

Condolence From Brent Williams

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 20:42:46 EDT

Thank you, Johnny, for being my long-time friend. Instrumental in helping me start a solo career in Toronto during the latter 60's. You've been taken from us way too soon. But we must respect God's decision with Praise! For He knows best and has more important things for you to do now. You were an inspiration to us all my friend and will be greatly missed but not forgotten. Now, you will Rest In Peace, Eternally!...My Condolence to Teresa, and all the family...(Brent Williams)

Condolence From Marilyn & Charlie mccartney

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 15:37:48 EDT

So sorry to hear about Johnny's passing he was a great entertainer and a good man and loved by all who knew him ..He will be missed ...Condolences to you Teresa & family God bless You All

Condolence From Wayne Shay

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 11:18:28 EDT

Very sorry to hear of Johnny's passing,great singèr and great guy,condolances to all his family.

Condolence From Darlene Madil

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 09:15:41 EDT

So many wonderful memories of the days gone by. We will all miss you, Your wonderful smile, laugh & the wonderful person that we knew. Until we meet again . So sorry for your loss Theresa & family. Sincerely, Darlene Madill

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Sat, 30 Sep 2017 08:05:01 EDT

Condolence From Jim Beech

Sat, 30 Sep 2017 07:44:34 EDT

Good Bye old friend. Sorry I can't be at the wake. I!ll think of you often. Be strong Teresa. Love to all - Jim & Arlene Beech

Condolence From Chris Roy

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 20:32:45 EDT

My condolences to all the family, Johnny was a good man and will be missed and always remembered

Condolence From Debbie & RayburnFurlotte

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:57:10 EDT

Our deepest sympathy is sent to Teresa and family during this difficult time. Had the pleasure of meeting Teresa and Johnny in Dalhousie a few times. He was a very good singer and nice man. May he rest in peace singing to the angels.

Condolence From Dave & Lenore Bongard

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 18:11:10 EDT

Our deepest condolences to Teresa and all the family. We are so saddened, Johnny was an amazing talent, his music will live on forever!!

Condolence From Sandra Bates

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:54:20 EDT

Johnny: I saw you perform many times over the years from the early 1970's until about a year or more ago.I loved your voice and the energy you brought onstage. I never missed the Hensell Circle jamborees with Cliffy and the gang. My favorite song of yours was always "Judge My Soul Again". You will live on for me through the music you left for us to enjoy. RIP Johnny ! Teresa, I send my sympathy to you and your family. Remember the good times.

Condolence From Pilar Ramirez

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:36:25 EDT

I am a big fan a Johnny; from Colombia I send all my love to his family and friends. RIP Johnny!!

Condolence From Joan mac lean...

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 17:00:06 EDT

CONDOLENCES, MY HEART GOES OUT TO YOU YOU MADE HIM A VERY HAPPY MAN . I will be sending prayers your way .....

Condolence From Katherine Methot

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 14:13:01 EDT

Sincere condolences to the Family. Always loved Johnny. Back in 1986 at The Birchmount Tavern in Scarborough he and his band would play the Saturday afternoon Matinee. My dad talked with Johnny to see if myself and my mom could get on stage and sing a few songs. Johnny was more than happy to have us on stage. I was in my glory to be able to sing with such great talent backing my mom and I. I will never forget that afternoon and the many times we saw Johnny and his band perform. Great Canadian talent gone to soon. R.I.P Johnny. You will sing with the Angels now.

Condolence From Doreen Watt

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 11:53:31 EDT

My Condolence, to you Theresa and the Family

Condolence From Norm & Edna Landry

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 08:52:40 EDT

rest in peace Johnny and may your heavenly journey be so sweet as WILD HONEY.

Condolence From Lynn Cowen

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:23:57 EDT

Teresa.....you and your family have my deepest and most heartfelt sympathy. I am so glad I got to the Fenelon Falls show and Valentia show.

Condolence From Jim cowie

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 07:01:38 EDT

God bless theresa and the family for this sudden loss of a great man and entertainer. Loved johnnys music since day one and will always remember how kind and gratious he was when we met. The world lost a great singer and family man that day. Godspeed my friend.

Condolence From Anna Bourque

Fri, 29 Sep 2017 05:45:32 EDT

R.I.P ,my dear friend !! I will always remember you !! You were a kind man , and a very nice man to talk to. Roland an I , will never forget who you were...your song will never die...XOXO

Condolence From Ray Richard

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:50:26 EDT

Sincerest sympathies to Teresa and family. We all lost a wonderful guy and great entertainer. RIP Johnny

Condolence From Doris McGraw Belliveau

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 22:44:13 EDT

Deepest Condolences ❣️

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:56:26 EDT

Johnny's Mom & siblings Mother's Day 1961 Hamilton Ont

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:56:26 EDT

Last Family photo with Mom & Dad at their 70th Anniversary

Condolence From Julia StAmand

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:37:11 EDT

Dear Teresa and family, so sorry for your loss. There is no words to explain how Johnny will be missed by all who knew him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Teresa. May God, family and friends help mend the aches. Sending loves and hugs from N.B. Julia and Gerry

Condolence From Kathleen Gillis

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:37:00 EDT

All my love and sympathy, To Johnny's wife and family..He will be missed by many, God Bless..

Condolence From Chris and Sandy Dewsbury

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:28:14 EDT

Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Teresa and family. You were the best Johnny. You'll be sadly missed. Go with the angels!

Condolence From John and Nancy Haars

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:12:01 EDT

There are no words to describe our love for this man. Although we didn't know Johnny and Teresa as many years as a lot of other people we feel we have known them forever. We had the pleasure of knowing Johnny Burke but what's equally wonderful was getting to know John Paul Bourque. We will miss you for ever Johnny and we are here for you Teresa. True Friends are always together in spirit. Rest dear friend We love you

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 18:11:51 EDT

The thoughtfulness and generosity of this man are remarkable as many will attest to I am sure. My examples of these two qualities is as follows About 14 years ago we moved into our little town of Newcastle from the big city of Toronto . My wife and I had always said if we moved to a small town we would like to get involved. The first day in town we heard there was live music at the town hall. Perfect. We went and to our pleasant surprise it was traditional country by none other than Johnny Burke. We knew of him but had never met him. At half time we went down and introduced ourselves and were warmly welcomed( we didn't know he lived here in town. ). He went back for his second set and started singing and half way through a song he stopped and asked Tish and I to stand up and introduced us to the whole town of Newcastle. Second example of his generosity . We got to be good friends with his wife Teresa and himself and about 11 years later had the honour of having them stay with us in Florida for a week or so. Well ,we had a friend down there that had severe Alzheimer's but loved country and western music and particularly a specific song called " crystal Chandeliers" . I thought he would enjoy hearing it sang by a real country artist and asked johnny if I invited my friend over to the trailer would he sing him this song. Johnny hadn't brought a guitar down to Florida with him as it wasn't a trip to entertain. He said to me can you borrow me a guitar and I would be glad to. Well,I did borrow him a guitar and I did invite my friend and his wife over to the house and Johnny not only sang my friends favourite song but entertained all of us for two hours. My friend,although not really cognizant of all going on around him did know the song and the smile on his face all evening and his han djestures that signified happiness are a visual memory I will never forget. Thankyou Johnny . Harold( my friend) is up there with you and I hope you get to sing for him again.

Condolence From lew skinner

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:44:43 EDT

so sorry for your loss- we were music friends when he travelled to nfld a while back - a real pro serious but funny musician- RIP Johnny-God Speed--

Condolence From Jim and Jackie

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 17:35:47 EDT

Your candle will always give light to all who knew and loved you. May God bless Teresa, your children and your loved ones, with a healing touch of comfort during this difficult time. Go rest in gentle peace now dear Johnny.

Condolence From Roberta Reid

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:54:03 EDT

Our deepest sympathy to the family he will be missed forsure

Condolence From Aija Carisse

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:35:33 EDT

My heart is breaking for you and your family. Cherish all of you memories and keep them close to your heart. Aija Carisse

Condolence From Bill Hart

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:34:54 EDT

My condolences to Johnny's Family,Rest in Peace my facebook friend

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:27:27 EDT

Miramichi Opry :)

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:26:45 EDT

Miramichi's Opry, with Joe Howe and myself

Condolence From John & Carol Doyle

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:17:41 EDT

Our deepest condolences to you Teresa and to all of the family. Johnny will be singing in heaven with all of the Angels. He will never be forgotten.

Condolence From Lillian Pronger

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:11:08 EDT

Out of sight but never out of mind. You will be sorely missed my friend!

Condolence From Flo and Ron

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 16:05:09 EDT

When words are needed the most, they can be the most difficult to say. May you find comfort in knowing that you are in the thoughts of so many who share in your sorrow. Rest in Peace dear Johnny; we will remember you always.

Condolence From Rocky Varcoe

Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:58:20 EDT

You are a legend ! The world is a better place because you were in it !

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 15:54:55 EDT

3 music icons hall of famers.. Johnny Burke, Ronny Hawkins and Al Briscoe

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Thu, 28 Sep 2017 01:36:14 EDT