Kay (Kathleen) Burke
(née Lynes)

Farewell Kay and condolences to your family on your passing. You will be remembered fondly by all who had the pleasure of knowing you and we will miss you at our outings and events. May you rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all Kay’s family.
It was always a great pleasure to meet Kay ( and Tom) at musical events.

To Diarmaid, family and extended family I send my deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences on the sad death of Kathleen. Unfortunately I was unable to attend the funeral ceremonies but I watched the beautiful Mass online, a fitting tribute to Kathleen. May Kathleen rest in peace with Tom now.

Dear Kay, I find it almost impossible to express my sadness at your passing. When my late husband Don and I first met you, well over 20 years ago, you and Tom took us two blow-ins into your lives in an unforgettable way. You were among our very first real Irish friends. And what wonderful, special friends you were. We shared meals (almost always at your place I rather guiltily feel), swopped plants and gardening chatter, wandered around gardens ( often at our place), and above all shared music at Bantry.
My last abiding image is of you and Tom sitting rather precariously on a wall by the harbour in Bantry, eating cone ice creams like a pair of teenagers. You were always wonderfully generous and thoughtful, always ready to share and solve practical problems and always full of life and optimism. Thank you for so many happy memories. My thoughts are with all your family and many friends who will feel the loss of your vibrant spirit. May you rest in peace. Fondly, Joy

I was very sorry to learn of Kay's passing. It is with great fondness that I remember popping up to the house in recent years to teach Kay the piano; many memories of Bach's C minor Solfeggietto running up and down the keys (much to her frustration!!) - and indeed Debussy's Rêverie, a particular favourite of Kay's, and a piece I now affectionately associate with her. We had many conversations about music, opera, the arts - and I greatly admired her loyalty and commitment to supporting same whenever she could. My sincere condolences to the family; what a remarkable, generous and kind woman she was. She will be sorely missed by us all.

Sincere condolences to Diarmuid & Eva and all the Sheedy & Lynes family on the sad passing of Kathleen. We remember meeting Kathleen at all the Sheedy family celebrations in Bantry over the years, she was very kind and a real lady. May she Rest in Peace.

I am sad to read of the passing of Kay and send my sincere condolences to all of her loved ones. Remembering a beautiful, elegant lady who loved the French language and relished her work in her magnificent garden. May she rest in peace with her beloved husband Tom.

Sincere Sympathy to Derval Padraig Grainne Muireann Diarmuid and families and extended families on the sad passing of your Aunt Kathleen. May she rest in peace.

Sincere sympathy to the Sheedy and Lynes families on the death of Kay.The Mass was a beautiful celebration of her life. May Kay Rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Diarmuid, Eva & family, brother Diarmuid & nieces & nephews of Kay on her passing. We knew her for many years when she & Tom bought a house near us in Lehina. She was a lovely lady. May she rest in peace.

Dear the Lynes and Heffernan families, meeting with Kay was being absorbed in a gripping novel. I did tell her, on more than one occassion, that she should write a memoir. What a life filled to the fullest. Kate was truly a very special lady, elegant, kind, lots of fun and so much time in her heart for adults and children alike. So very sorry to hear of her passing. Based in the UK I watched her funeral online, what a beautiful celebration of her life. May Kay now rest in peace with her beloved Tom who was probably the luckiest man in Cork to be thoroughly spoilt by a fabulous wife.

Sincere Sympathy to all the Burke, Lynes, and all extended families on the death of dear Kay.Always so friendly and welcoming. May her gentle soul Rest In Peace.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to Diarmuid and Eva and all the extended family on the passing of Kay. She was a true lady. May she Rest in Peace.

Offer my deepest sympathy to the Burke Family. Kay and Tom were close friends to my Mum Anne Burkley.
May she rest in peace.

Very sad to hear of Kay’s passing. Always heard lovely stories of Tom & Kay together. Kay was a great friend to my Mother Anne. May she Rest In Peace.

Our deepest condolences to Pádraig, Derval, Diarmuid, Muireann and Gráinne on the loss of your beloved Kathleen who was so special to all of you.
She will be much missed.

Sincere condolences to you Diarmuid and to the extended Lynes family on the passing of your lovely sister , Kathleen.
May she Rest in Peace.

Deepest sympathy to.the Sheedy Family on the sad passing of your
Beloved Kay. May.she.rest in Peace.

Sincere sympathy to Kay’s family and many friends. Kay and Tom were great friends of my parents, Tim and Mary O’Connell, and were regular visitors to our home in Ballinhassig. I remember Kay as always being so lovely and kind to us as children. RIP

May Kathleen (Kay) rest in peace….Deepest sympathy to you Diarmuid and extended family…..Have so many happy memories of Thomond Road and Slievenamon Road….all the fun together in primary school….Secondary School until you went to Sligo…..Met Kay several times when I was home from Kenya and visiting her in Blackrock Road with Sr Bernard….Lovely to live in the memory of those days.

Very sad to hear of Kay’s passing. Fond memories of Tom & Kay together over the years. May she Rest In Peace.

Sincere condolences to Diarmuid and the extended Lynes Family at this sad time, our thoughts are with you all. Kay was a truly wonderful lady. Rest in peace, Kay.

I am so saddened at the loss of Kay, who was as kind, intelligent, loving, and funny as could be. I enjoyed every moment with her and will always remember her hospitality and warmth. Heartfelt condolences to Diarmaid, her nephews and nieces and all their families, who she spoke about so fondly and well.
I will always remember Kay & Tom being such a part of the fun at our Italian wedding in 2017 - a special couple. She will always be known in our home as ‘Sean-aintín dhilís’. Rest in Peace Kay.
With love, Kiera - wife of Ronan O’Callaghan, Tom’s grandnephew.

Kathleen was a childhood friend of my mother but extended her warmth and friendship to us all. Remembering her generosity, energy and her wonderful, often hilarious, stories of the past. A beautiful lady, inside and out who will be greatly missed.

We’re so sorry to hear the sad news of Kay’s passing. She was such a lovely lady and always so kind to us as children. Sending our heartfelt condolences to Diarmuid, Margaret, Jenny, Patrick, Kay’s family and many friends. Rest in eternal peace

Our sincere sympathy to Kay’s brother Diarmuid, her nieces and nephews and family. May Kay rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to Jenny and family on the passing of Kathleen, who was a dear friend of my late Mother Imelda

Sincere sympathies to Kay's Family on her passing. By all accounts she was a special person.

Derval,Muireann,Grainne,Padraig and Diarmuid my sincere condolences. You have lost a beloved Aunt..someone who was very much part of your lives in FERMOY Road.
May Kathleen rest in peace.

With deepest sympathy to you Diarmuid and extended family on the death of Kathleen RIP our prayers and thoughts are with you at this sad time.

Sincere condolences to Kays family on her sad passing. I met Kay through my Aunt Kit Prendergast who was a resident in St. Luke's as was Kays beloved Tom at the time. She was such a lady and was so kind to my Aunt. May her gentle soul Rest in Peace.

My sincere sympathy to Diarmuid on the sad passing of his sister Kay, to her nieces and nephews, to her cousins Colette, Gerard, Margaret, Tony and their families on the sad passing of Kay. May Kay's gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Sincere sympathy to Padraig, Derval, Muireann, Diarmuid and Grainne on the death of your Aunt Kay. May she rest in peace.

So sad to hear of Kay’s passing, condolences to Diarmuid and family. I have lovely memories of Tom and Kay in Foxgrove and Parkhurst.

Our deepest condolences to Diarmuid and all of Kay’s family. A true friend since college days we enjoyed many many happy days together both at work and at leisure. We feel truly blessed that we had the privilege of spending time with her shortly before The Good Lord called her home and while she was very unwell she still shone brightly with her disarming smile and turn of phrase.
May she rest peacefully in the arms of the lord.

Sincere condolences to Kays family on the sad passing of Dearest Kay, a beautiful lady who befriended us for many years in The Holy Trinity Church Cork. We will always remember her kindness. May dear Kay rest in peace.

sincere condolences to family and friends rip all at jjodriscoll

My deepest sympathy to Padraig, Derval Muireann , Diarmuid and Grainne on Kay,s death. May she rest in peace

Our deepest condolences to Diarmuid and all the Burke family and extended families on the sad loss of Kathleen .
May her gentle soul rest in peace and rise in glory
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time .

Our sincere sympathies to all of Kathleen’s family and extended family on her passing. Many fond memories in Fermoy Road at family gatherings.

Farewell my dear dear friend. From primary school to uni to being bridesmaid at my wedding. Sleep peacefully Kathleen. I will miss our chats and get togethers but I have the memories.

Sincere sympathy to Kay's family at this sad time.Many happy memories of Tom and Kay.May she rest in peace.

Our deepest sympathy to Kay's family.
She was a lovely lady in life, may she rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Padraig , Diarmuid , Derval , Muireann and Grainne on the passing of your aunt Kay. May she rest in peace

So sad to hear of Kay's death. She was a great lady and a lovely friend to my late mum Sheila Reeves-Smyth. May she rest in peace. 🙏🏻

We were deeply saddened to hear of Kay's passing. She was truly a lady of grace and kindness, and her spirit touched the lives of so many.
Kay’s introduction of the Tom Burke (Music) Cup and annual bursary to PBC, in memory of her beloved husband, was a remarkable gift to the our students, and her passion for sharing her love of the arts will forever be remembered by us.
Kay’s warmth, generosity, and friendship made a lasting impact on all those who had the privilege of knowing her. We are deeply grateful for the moments she shared with us and for the kindness and support she showed our students.
Our thoughts are with her family during this difficult time.

Sincere sympathy to all Kay's relatives and friends on her passing. An amazing lady, so full of energy. She was one of a kind. May she rest in peace.

Our sincere sympathies to Diarmuid, Eva and Kathleen's extended family members. The care, respect and dignity you showed Aunty Kathleen was truly selfless. You meant the world to her.

Sincere sympathies to all of Kay,s family on her passing. She was such a beautiful lady, we met in Courtmac over the years when visiting (my) Granduncle Ned Murphy. Tom was my surgeon when I was 11 and was always happy to check the leg he operated on. Kay thought this was great. Both caring and thoughtful people. May Kay rest in peace.

Sincere Sympathy to all the Family on the sad loss of Kay, R.I.P. , Kay and Tom were wonderful friends to my late parents, Peg and Willie Casey, “The Laurels”, Killeens. Peter and Mary O Sullivan.

Our sincere condolences to all the Burke family.

Grandad, so sorry to hear of auntie Kay passing. our fondest memories are when she visited us in esher Surrey and gave us some Gardening tools and you helped us the next day to plant some busy Lizzies.

we loved you auntie Kathleen

Our condolences to the Sheedy families on the sad passing of your Aunt Kay. May she rest in peace 🙏.

my sincere sympathy to dad in law on the passing of Kay. when i first came to ireland with Pat i met kay and she entertained all the nephews and Nieces In Parkhurst. she made me so welcome and over the years have many memories. always welcoming and smiling.

May she rest in peace.

Sincere condolences to all Kay’s family and friends and thinking especially of my Uncle Diarmuid. Kay was a beautiful lady and will be missed by all who loved her. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all .. RIP Kay.

Sincere condolences to Diarmuid, Eva and Kay’s extended family on your sad loss. May she rest in peace.

Condolences to the Heffernan family on the sad occasion of Kay's passing. May she rest in peace.

Deepest sympathies to Diarmaid on the passing of your dear sister...
Jenny clo and all of kays family may you find love and support within each other.
May she rest in peace.

Sorry for your loss .Had the pleasure of meeting kathleen in the sheedy house many a time what a lady she was

Sincere condolences to all of Kay's family and especially her nephew Diarmuid and extended family on your loss. May Kay rest in peace.