Burke, Richard James "Knights of Columbus 4th Degree" The family of Jim is deeply saddened to announce his sudden passing in hospital, Perth on Monday, June 15th, 2015. Jim was predeceased by his beloved wife Helen (Hogan) Burke and his parents Richard and Catherine (Lake) Burke formerly of Glen Tay. He leaves to mourn his four children, Judie (Derwyn) Rutko of Watrous, Saskatchewan, Patricia (Curtis) Carr, Rick (Tracey) Burke and Jerry Burke all of Perth. Jim was the dearly loved Papa to Michael and Becky Burke, Abby Rutko and Keegan Carr and special Papa to Scott and Caitie Renaud. He was the loved brother of Vie (George) Hawley, Shirley Ashby, Steven (Edie) Burke and Barb Renaud. Jim was predeceased by his brothers Tom, Bob and Russell Burke and brothers-in-law Carl Hogan, Art Pennett and Morris Ashby. He is survived by his sisters-in-law Pat, Reta and Louise Burke. He was the devoted brother-in-law to Millie Pennett. Jim was the cherished uncle of Debbie, Doug and Pod Pennett. He will be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Friday, June 19th, 2015 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Saturday from 11:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon. Mass of Christian Burial will be held in St. John's Church on Saturday at 1:00 P.M. Interment St. John's Cemetery. In remembrance of Jim, contributions to St. John's Church Memorial Fund, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.