Mary E. Burke Brockton Mary E. Burke, 96 years, died Saturday, Oct. 13, 2007. Born and raised in Brockton, she was a daughter of the late William and Nellie (Horrigan) Burke. She was a graduate of Brockton High School, Bridgewater State College and attended Boston University. Mary had been a teacher for 16 years in Stoughton and 25 years in Brockton. She was a former member of the National Retired Teachers Association, the Brockton Garden Club, a longtime communicant of Our Lady of Lourdes Church. She enjoyed oil painting, gardening, teaching and biking. She was an avid reader, and for many years, was a summer resident of Dennisport. She is survived by one sister, Grace N. Long; three nieces, Marie G. Long, Patricia A. Jeannette and her husband Paul, Barbara J. Gillespie and her husband James; a great-niece, Allison M. Jeannette and great-nephew, Adam P. Jeannette. She was the sister of the late William J. Burke and J. Theresa ONeil. Visitation in the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Wednesday 9:30-10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church at 11 a.m. Burial in Calvary Cemetery. Donations in Marys name may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Mass Chapter, 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.