Burke P. White

ATHOL – Burke P. White, 77 of Athol, passed on Sunday, January 8, 2017 at home after a lengthy illness, his devoted wife Jean at his side. Burke was born in Marlborough, Ma on April 12, 1939, to the late James H White and the late Phillis J (Burke) White. He attended Marlborough schools. He owned and operated the Lakeside Oil Company of Marlborough and Richards Oil Company of Northboro until his retirement. Before his retirement Burke enjoyed weekends and long summers at his cottage and farm in Athol. He enjoyed going on frequent walks in the woods observing nature and wildlife. Upon retirement Burke built a home in Athol, furnishing it with his own hand crafted items. Burke is survived by his wife of 61 years: Jean H. (Gilliatt) White; Their children: MaryBeth W. Hayward and her husband Glenn (Skip) of Winchendon, Mark White and his wife Rebecca of Orange, Patrick White and his wife Lori of Winchendon, Michael White and his wife Diane of Athol, Phillip White and his wife Maria of Marlborough; and Susan Dodge of Athol; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; two brothers: David White and Neal White; many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, he was predeceased by his brother John S. White. A Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fiske-Murphy & Mack funeral Home, 110 New Athol Rd., Orange. Calling hours will be held on Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Burke’s name may be made to the Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, 1461 Old Keen Rd., Athol, MA 01331. To view the online guest book or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mackfamilyfh.com. Fiske-Murphy & Mack Funeral Home, 110 New Athol Rd., Orange is directing arrangements.