BURKE, Ruth V. (Tierney) of Arlington. March 2, 2018. Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Burke Sr. Loving mother of Ruth Franconeri of Fairfax, VA, James Burke of Tyngsboro, Joseph Burke Jr. of Newmarket, NH, Mary Oskirko and Anne Lancelotta both of Lancaster. Sister of Phyllis White of Arlington and the late James Tierney. Also survived by 14 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Keefe Funeral Home, 5 Chestnut St. (adjacent to St. Agnes Church, Rt. 60) ARLINGTON, Tuesday at 9 AM followed by a funeral mass in Saint Agnes’ Church at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Monday 4-8 pm. Burial in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Arlington. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Fidelity House, 25 Medford St., Arlington, MA 02474. To send an online condolence, please visit www.keefefuneralhome.com.