Cecile A. (Bucknam) Burke

Cecile A. Burke passed quietly on Monday, September 23, 2024, with her children by her side. Cecile and her husband, Kevin, moved to York in 1975. Together they owned and published Business Digest out of Nashua, New Hampshire. Cecile was highly active throughout her life, even in the week before she passed, doing yoga and strength training.  Her ballet talent was recognized as a child, and she danced throughout her adult life. Cecile danced in four consecutive performances in the Nutcracker in Portsmouth, as well as several other ballets. In her final days Cecile was visited by many of her friends and the outpouring of love, admiration, and friendship was heartwarming. We love and miss you, Mum.

Cecile Adams Bucknam Burke was the daughter of the late Gordon and Eleanor J. (Adams) Bucknam of Wellesley Hills, MA. She was predeceased by her husband, Kevin, of 60 years in 2018; her sister, Judith Bucknam Wells, in 2007 and a great-granddaughter, Bean, 2023. She is survived by her children Kimberley Burke Kercheval (Aaron) and C.J. Burke (Sheila); grandchildren Samuel Kercheval (Katie Spohr), Christine Kercheval Valenta (Bryan), Kendel Burke, Mackenzie Burke, and Ashton Burke; and great-grandchildren Cora and Hudson. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, at 11:00am in the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home in York, Maine. A reception will be held following the service.

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