Janita Burke, age 79, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 18, 2022, surrounded by her family following a courageous and heartbreaking battle with dementia. Although we are profoundly saddened by her loss, we find comfort in knowing that she is now resting peacefully, finally reunited with her beloved husband Alfred Burke Jr. who predeceased her in 2011. Born in Cap-Pelé, she was the daughter of the late Oswald and Rita (LeBlanc) Doiron.
Janita’s greatest joy and accomplishment were her children: Daniel Bourque (Sandi) from Stratford PE, Annette Léger (Paul Babin), Diane Belliveau (Billy), Pierre Bourque (Janice), all from Shediac. Her heart was full when her grandchildren were born: Stéphane Belliveau (Julie Caron), Ricky Belliveau (Veronica McInnis), Morgan Bourque (Coadey Lougheed) and Isaac Bourque. She was blessed in 2021 with the sweetest great-granddaughter, Ava Belliveau.
She is also survived by two brothers Ovila Doiron (Prémilia) of Grand Barachois and Gérald Doiron (Rolande) of Cap-Pelé; three sisters Géralda Doiron (Philippe), Bernice Landry (late Roméo), and Rosella Léger (Roger), all of Cap-Pelé. One sister-in-law, Marie Doiron-Léger of Moncton and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by two brothers Claude Doiron and Clairice Doiron.
Janita always maintained a very faithful life. She enjoyed bowling with friends, singing in the choir, doing puzzles and Word Search for countless hours, as well as laughing and having fun at sewing retreats. Quilting was her passion. Janita was a member of the Pinwheel Club, the Greater Moncton Quilt Guild and "Les coudeuses de par chenous". She was very meticulous in her sewing and lived by the moto "if it’s worth doing, it’s worth doing right". Her quilting friends always endeavored to achieve her level of perfection by measuring their work with the thought of…hmm would this be Janita approved? Janita was very giving and generous, friends and family were grateful to receive her beautiful quilts.
Janita was an excellent homemaker. She made the best sweets and comfort dishes. She made every birthday and holiday extra special, particularly Christmas. She leaves behind so many good memories and her family all recognize how lucky they were to have had the privilege of knowing and loving her.
The family extends its heartfelt thanks to Nicole LeBlanc and the wonderful staff of the "Ti" Bons Soins for the compassionate care and comfort they provided to Janita. We are also very grateful to Denise Cormier, Chantal Boudreau, and Lise Cormier for their unwavering devotion and care at home. We couldn’t have gotten through this without you.
The family will receive condolences for Janita at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 2642, Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé (577-3297) on Tuesday December 20, 2022, from 2 to 4 pm and from 7 to 9 pm and on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, from 9:15 to 10:15am. A funeral mass will be celebrated at Église Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila R.C. Church, 2646 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé NB on Wednesday December 21, 2022, at 10:30 am. The funeral mass will be videotaped and will be available on her obituary on our website by the end of the day.
In memory of Janita, a contribution to either the CHU Dumont (la Chaire RR Léger en cancérologie de Précision, Rodney Ouellette, titulaire), Sainte-Thérèse-d’Avila Parish Cemetery, Cap-Pelé or to the Alzheimer Society would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral arrangements are in the professional care of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Cap-Pelé (577-3297).
Words of comfort and online condolences may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com