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
Renee and Joe Ahea
Elizabeth Charlton
Condolences to your family. She was a beautiful person, inside and out.
Renee and Joe Shea
I have known Manon for a long time she was understanding,kind,and a woman to be admired. Manon loves her family with her whole heart. Manon was a fighter and fought hard. Barrett our condolences to you and you family. You have an angle with you always. Until me meet again Manon
Chris and Dana Cosby
Manon was a rare gem who made everyone sparkle. Manon lived her life with grace, tenacity and an abundance of love for her family, friends and clients. We are grateful to have had the privilege of knowing Manon and are deeply saddened by her passing. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with Barrett and family during this difficult time.
I will miss you my friend 💔
Amanda Billings
Manon,
There are so many memories I cherish with you. From fixing my hair that another salon butchered, to flying kites by the beach in Cold Lake, to family Christmas’s. You taught me so much. I am saddened of your departure but am glad you’re no longer in any kind of pain. I know you endured so much in your time on Earth and God has a special place in heaven for you.
Ryan & Jesse, your mom has a special place in so many people’s heart. Know how much she loved you both and how proud she was. She always lit up when talking about you two. If you need anything, we are a message away.
Barret, thank you for sharing your amazing wife with us. Though she is gone physically, she is still watching over spiritually. Take time for you, do the things you loved to do together and you’ll feel here there.
Albert & other family, thank you for raising and sharing Manon. She was truly a light and a wonderful woman. She was beautiful on the inside and out!
My thoughts are with you all and you’ll be in my prayers.
xx
Gary Christmas
Manon was a special person, she was a very bright light that was taken to soon. Rest in Peace Manon, you will be missed.
Sonia Bélanger-Lajoie
Manon was a beautiful and kind person that will be missed. Myself and my daughters will miss her a lot. All of our sympathy to you Barret and family. Rest at peace Manon and watch over your loved ones from heaven xxx
Dianne Winford
So sorry for the family’s loss….I know she will be missed Albert.
Francine Courville
Mes plus sincères sympathie a toute la famille. Spécialement a mon très cher cousin Albert
Sylvie
Très cher Manon
Ton courage, ton sourire, ta bienveillance et bien plus, sont des exemples pour moi.
Où que tu sois, je t’envoie tout mon amour.
Ta « matante »
Our condolences Barrett to you and your family. I have known Manon a long time and she was someone to be admired, she was so kind to everyone she met. She was truly a fighter and loved her family with her whole heart. Rest easy Manon until we meet again.