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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Debbie and Al charland
Ken and Elisabeth Duggan
Our deepest sympathies with your loss
Tracy Parke
I had lost touch with Manon and was very sad to hear of her passing. Such a beautiful lady inside and out. My deepest condolences to Barrett & family.
Ginger&Steven white
Manon was such a beautiful,kind person who loved her family so much, and she made the most awesome chocolate macaroons , you will be missed manon
Kim and Chris Nadon and Family
Manon was a kind soul and a great friend. She will be truly missed by all. Thoughts and prayers to the family. Rest in peace my friend, and fly with the angels. You will always be in our thoughts and memories.
Donna Keefe
So sorry 😞 for your family’s loss.
Be strong Barrett. 💔 ❤️🩹
Tina Kelly
I feel privileged to have had Manon as a work colleague and friend. What a wonderful person , so kind, so gentle and compassionate. I remember and treasure the non- judgmental support that she offered me when I was going through a challenging time. My deepest condolences to Manon’s family - you will miss her. She loved each of you - You now have your own angel in heaven watching over each of you. Blessings. 🙏
Nadia
J'ai rencontré Manon à Cold Lake nous somme devenu amie j'en garde quexdes bons souvenirs! Depuis la dernière année on se parlait à l'occasion car je lui demandait des conseils en coiffure .. j'espérais la revoir mais la vie nous a pas permis. Repose en paix ma belle Manon mes sincères sympathies à ton mari Ryan ,Jessie et toute la famille
Nadia
Joy Flaro
A wonderful beautiful person inside and out. World lost an amazing human being. 😥
Renelle Gauthier
My dearest Manon!!! You were an exceptional women who had such passion for her family and friends. I am a very lucky women to have known you and I will so miss our talks and your laughter! I will always appreciate our friendship and all the advice you’ve given me! Me belle Manon, merci pour tout et je t’aimerai toujours xox
We are so sadden from the news. We have such fond memories of our time in victoria, bc.
She was such an amazing lady with such courage! Our hearts go out you Barrett and family.