William J. Burke-Archer, 63, and his daughter Elizabeth Burke-Archer, 35, of Maryland died in July 2019 in Maryland. William was born Sept. 30, 1956, in Monterey, Massachusetts, the son of Russell H. Burke and the late Josephine (Dean) Burke. William is survived by his father, Russell H. Burke of Becket; brothers Michael Burke and wife Rose, Timothy Burke and Joseph Burke; and one sister: Cynthia Taylor and husband Myers. In addition to his mother, William was predeceased by brother Russell Burke Jr.
Elizabeth Burke-Archer was born April 21, 1984, in Becket, the daughter of the late William Burke-Archer and Marguerite Archer. Elizabeth is survived by son Jonathan William Long, grandmother Floy Archer and aunt Nancy Archer. In addition to her parents, Elizabeth was predeceased by grandfather Edward Archer.
A memorial service for William J. Burke-Archer and Elizabeth Burke-Archer will be held Saturday, Aug. 10, at 10 a.m. at the Becket Federated Church in Becket with Rev. Kevin Smail officiating. A private burial will take place at a later time. Condolences may be made through birchesroyfuneralservices.com.
