Manon Lorraine Courville Burke; 26 October 1968 passed away Friday, 1 September 2023 at Hospice Quinte. Survived by her husband, Sgt Barret Burke CD. Mother of Ryan Wilband and Jesse Wilband (Marianne), and grandmother of Owen. Daughter of the late Aline (née Desrosiers) and Capt (ret'd) Albert Courville CD (Michelle). Sister of Capt (ret'd) Rob Courville (Mandy), daughter-in-law of Cathy Miller (Gary), sister-in-law of Jessie Duggan (Will) and Scott Miller (Jessica). Aunt of Alex and Valerie Courville, Ashton and Monique Miller, Madeline and Greyson Duggan. Dear niece to Maj (ret'd) Alain Courville CD (Teri). Her dear childhood friend Chantal (Jean) and she loved her two precious cats, Norman and Johnny.
Manon deeply loved her family and friends, she was a beautiful soul who took pleasure in all aspects of life. She saw the good in people, loved animals and being outdoors. Manon was a hairstylist for over 35 years and college hair professor for 15 years, Victoria BC and Kingston On. She greatly enjoyed kayaking, walking, campfires, beaches and travelling. She brought joy, happiness and friendship wherever she went. Manon shall be truly and dearly missed, she was the best of us all.
Graveside Service will be held on Friday October 6, 2023 at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces (Section 103 of Beechwood Cemetery), 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa at 11a.m. followed by a reception at the Hall of Colours of the Beechwood National Memorial Centre. In lieu of flowers donations to Hospice Quinte would be appreciated.
Digital Guestbook
Lori Wilband
Jessica Ashton
We are so sorry Barret Burke. Manon was such a beautiful person ❤️ so calm, soft spoken, thoughtful and kind. So good to my kids. We already miss her so much 💔
She was such a fighter and incredibly strong both physically and mentally.
She will be missed deeply by many💔
We love you Manon
Johanne Masson, sister of Chantal Masson
To you and the whole family, my most sincere condolences. Take good care of yourself all during this difficult time.
Amanda Miller
A beautiful soul taken too soon.
Catherine Bouchard
Je viens d’apprendre ce matin le décès de Manon 😢 Elle a été ma professeur de coiffure en 2010-11 à Langford BC. Une personne douce et joyeuse 💕
Ma rencontre avec Manon fut brève le temps de mon cours, les discussions de coiffure et de la vie en général que nous avions étais très agréable. Je me souviendrais de Manon comme un rayon de soleil ☀️
Mes sympathies à tout la famille et amis💐
Véronique
Chère Manon, je garderai une place précieuse dans mon coeur pour toi. Bien que le but de nos rencontres était ma coupe de cheveux, j’avais plus hâte d’aller passer quelques heures avec toi pour jaser et être avec toi. Tu étais tellement à l’écoute, rassurante, humaine, empathique et aussi facile à faire rire! Étant conjointe militaire francophone, tu étais un point d’ancrage pour nous, les conjointes francophones vivant dans un milieu anglophone. J’espère que tu connaissais l’importance de ton rôle.
Barett, I don’t know you personally, but she was talking about you with so much love in her eyes. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Véronique ❤️🕊️
Colombe Lemay
Mes sympathies à toute la famille. Manon a toujours été un petit rayon de soleil pour moi. Elle demeure à jamais gravé dans mon coeur.
Ziggy Estensen
May she rest in peace.
Paula Dickson
Rest well and at peace Manon. Sending strength to your family and friends during this difficult time.
Brandon Berry
I had the privilege to know Manon, her passion for her work and the love she had for her family, was undoubtedly immense. She was someone to be admired, as her kindness, compassion, and love was unmatched and very rarely heard of. She will be dearly missed, and never forgotten as her star shines ever so bright. Merci Manon, we will see you again.
Manon was one of the most caring and genuine individuals I've ever met. The world will sorely miss her presence.