Carol J. (Kirchner) Burke of Marshfield on September 17, 2014, formerly of Needham and Mattapan. Devoted mother of Joseph and his wife Lauren of Abington and Michael and his wife, Jenna of Bourne. Beloved grandmother of Ellie and loving daughter of Blanche A. Kirchner of Needham and the late Richard P. Kirchner. Devoted companion of James Sylvia. Loving sister of the late Joanne Riu-Echard and aunt of Jessica Parrish and her husband Nicholas of CA. and Jaclyn Riu of Male. Visiting hours in the Sullivan Funeral Home, 551 Washington St, Rte 53 in HANOVER on Saturday, Sept 20, 2104 from 2-5 PM. At Carol's request, her funeral and interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol's memory may be made to Hope Health, 73 Service Rd., East Sandwich, MA. 02537.