Helen F. Burke CLAREMONT — Helen Frances Burke, 92, passed away peacefully at home Monday, May 25, 2020. She was born June 2, 1927, in Claremont, New Hampshire. The daughter of Joseph and Amelia (Yurek) Madeja, she was a lifelong resident of New Hampshire. She worked for Sylvannia, Homestead Industries and Ames Department Store, retiring in 2002. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters of America Court Virgil H. Barber #892 and Claremont Area AARP Chapter. Helen enjoyed doing puzzles and playing bingo. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and visiting Maine. She was known for her ability to make her friends and family laugh with her stories, Facebook posts, and sharing her life advice. Members of her surviving family include her daughter, Jane (Burke) Hamilton and husband Mark of Fayetteville, Georgia; her son, Robert Burke and wife Jennifer of Claremont; two brothers, Joseph Madeja of Bennington and Robert Madeja and wife Sherri of Claremont; one sister-in-law, Elaine Madeja of Claremont; grandchildren, Erica Burke and husband Trevor Barr of Burlington, Stephanie Burke of Laconia, Spencer Burke of Concord and Rylie Hamilton of Fayetteville, Georgia; and numerous other family members and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Leo Burke; one brother, Stanley Madeja; three sisters, Jane (Madeja) Adams, Sophie Madeja and Elizabeth Madeja; nephews, Nathan Madeja, Curtis Madeja, Josesph Madeja, and one great-nephew, James Thedford. Due to the pandemic, funeral services will be private and open to the Burke family only. A celebration of life will be scheduled later in the year for all to attend. Arrangements are with Stringer Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 146 Broad St., Claremont, NH 03743. To view an online memorial or send a private message of condolence, visit www.stringerfh.com.
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