<p><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Henry Burte announces his passing on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at the Dr.Charles LeGrow Health Center with his loving sisters by his side. Born in North Sydney he was the son of the late Andrew and Myrtle (Fudge) Burte. He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his sisters, Jane (Ian Fudge), Elizabeth Knee (Frank AuCoin), Ethel Keeping and Andrea (Steve) Peckford, many nieces and nephews and friends. A special thank you to his caregiver that looked after and care for Tommy, his loving sister, Ethel Keeping, Wanda Parsons, Jolene Chaulk, Artina Keeping and Peggy Keeping. He was predeceased by his parents, brother in infancy, brother-in-law, Clarence Keeping, niece, Tanya keeping and nephew, Sheldon Knee. In keeping with Tommy's wishes, cremation has taken place under the care of Fillatre’s Funeral Home, 134 Main Street, Port–aux - Basques. Visitation will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2015 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. from St.Michael’s and All Angels Church in Rose Blanche from where the funeral service will be held on Sunday. August 2, at 2:00 p.m., officiated by Rev. Jeffery Petten. A family private inurnment will be held at Hillside Haven Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations graciously may be made to the family. Words of comfort can be sent to the family by visiting </span><a href="http://www.filatre.ca/"><span style="color: #0563c1; font-family: Calibri;">www.fillatre.ca</span></a><span style="font-family: Calibri;">.</span></p>