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.
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My condolences to all. Manon was a lovely wokan and was glad to have met her.
She fought a courageous fight with dignity and poise. Her spirit will be missed by those who knew her and by those whose lives she affected by bringing the sunshine to your life Barrett.
Rest easy sister in the arms of angels.