We regret to advise of the death of Corporal Leo Francis Burke (Ret'd) on 6 June 2024 at the Health Sciences Centre in St John's NL at age 70 years.

Leo was a full-time employee with the Public Works at Canadian Forces Station St John's. He joined 56 Field Squadron in St John's NL, in 1974. After completing his Sapper training at Canadian Forces School of Military Engineering in Chilliwack BC, Leo trained with his unit, including exercises at Petawawa ON, Gagetown NB and Aldershot NS. He took his release from the Canadian Forces in 1982. 

Leo's family thanks the Sappers of 56 Field Engineer Squadron for visiting Leo in the hospital. 

As per Leo's wishes, cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life was held at his residence on 9 June 2024. Online condolences can be sent to the funeral home.