Christopher Burke

Early pictures of Chris show an angelic happy child who grew up to find himself as the middle child in a brood of seven children.The oldest gets responsibility and the youngest gets the most attention but the middle child gets lost in life unless he makes some noise.This Chris did with gusto!Parents,teachers,friends and law enforcement all guide us in how to lead a full and successful life within society.Chris led life as he wished regardless of what he was told to but was always willing to pay the consequences.In the last few days people have shared memories of Chris and none of them could be repeated here.He did things we knew were wrong and irresponsible but this was his life.The funeral director asked if the trip to the cemetary would require a police escort but I stated Chris had been escorted too often already by police so we would skip that part this time.Several friends have said that it was a shame that Chris had not chosen a different path and perhaps lived longer.Chris lived his life to please himself and often the only victim of those choices was him.Many people live lives doing what they dislike and are forever unhappy.Chris often had a sly grin and most people are recounting adventures shared with him that they would never have done without him.He is remembered often for his quick temper but lately he was quite docile as a result of some unexplained illness.Since his Mothers passing he has had very little memory but worked beside me on a daily basis up until last Friday when he entered Humber Memorial Hospital.He arrived daily on time and helped clients and staff.For 30 years he worked as a mechanic but with his memory loss and the need for computer skills excluded him from any future in his chosen trade.There was no sadness or regret in his last 2 years as I do not believe he was aware of how his life had changed.He never married but experimented with many, not able to find the perfect match.He dearly loved his dogs and his most recent-BEAR is a lovable friendly companion that was Chris,s prized possesion.We never get to pick our family members and having Chris as a brother eliminated many dull moments,many hilarious and embarassing memories remain.Did I ever tell you about the time Chris and I @%&!$................tell you later. REST IN PEACE MY BROTHER.