It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Burke, age 70, at The Moncton Hospital on March 28, 2025, after a brief illness with cancer. Born in Portage, NB, he was the son of the late Alfred James and Margaret Rose (Niles) Burke.

Brian was co-owner of Alfred J. Burke & Sons Ltd., along with his father and two brothers, Junior and Doug for nearly 40 years. At 16, he started driving trucks for his father’s business and, over time, helped expand their operations from hauling wood to transporting seafood and fish across the Atlantic provinces for local businesses. Brian was known for his unwavering dedication and hard work, which helped the small, family-run trucking and construction business grow into a respected part of the local economy.

Brian enjoyed traveling with family and friends, snowmobiling with his buddies in the winter and spending time by the water in the summer. Most of all, he loved visiting his daughters, sons-in-law, and grandkids.

Brian is survived by his wife of 45 years, Charleen; his daughters: Jessica Heke (Chris) and Sarah Burke Dimitrov (Andrey) both of Victoria, BC; his grandchildren: Rowan, Lexi and Nikolai; his siblings: Elaine Ouellette (Amand) of Grand-Barachois, Lois Landry (Jean) of Shediac, Douglas Burke (Anise) and Rose-Lynn Bourque (Guy) both of Portage; his mother-in-law, Elizabeth Boleyn, and his brother-in-law, Donnie (Micheline) Boleyn, originally of Bas-Cap-Pelé; his aunt, Yvonne Brun of Shediac; as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Alfred Burke Jr. "Junior"; his sister-in-law, Janita; his infant siblings: James, Joan, and Barry; as well as his father-in-law, Donald Boleyn. 

The family will receive condolences for Brian at Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 2642 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé, (506) 577-3297, on Friday, April 4, 2025, from 7 pm to 9 pm and on Saturday, April 5, 2025, from 9:45 am to 10:45 am. Funeral mass will be held at Sainte-Thérèse d’Avila Church, 2648 Acadie Road, Cap-Pelé, on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11 am. 

In memory of Brian, a contribution to the Friends of The Moncton Hospital Foundation (Oncology) or the Boîte à lunch Chevaliers de Colomb de Cap-Pelé would be appreciated by the family. 

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, Cap-Pelé. 

Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com