Norman R. Burke

Norman Robert Burke, 83, of Bridgton and Lakeland, Fla. passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011, due to respiratory failure.

Norman was born in New Jersey on Jan. 12, 1928. Norman was a past master and 32 degree Mason from Durand Lodge #179 in New Jersey. He was also a member of Pondicherry Lodge OES and past patron, and past master of the Oriental Lodge #13 in Bridgton.

Norman worked for Hayes True Value for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Marie of Lakeland, Fla.; a son, Robert, of Lakeland, Fla.; a daughter, Sherry, of Lakeland, Fla.; four grandsons and seven great-grandchildren.

Norman will be buried at the Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla.