Family pay tribute to a ‘loving and caring’ mother of four who died in a fire in Moston last week

GMP were called on Thursday 20 July 2023 to reports of a fire on on Edale Avenue in Moston.

Emergency services attended but despite best efforts she sadly passed away at the scene. The woman was later confirmed to be Jeanette Burke (49).

The family of Jeanette paid tribute to her and said the following:

“As a family, we are devastated with the loss of Jeanette. She was a loving, caring mother of four children who was also very excited about the news of her unborn granddaughter.

 "Jeanette was loved by everyone and will be greatly missed by her parents, husband, children, siblings, nieces, nephews, and her extended family.

 “It is clear from the many tributes and all the support that we have received, how well that Jeanette was thought of throughout the community and the many friends that she had.

 “As a family, we are still in shock at last Thursday’s events, but we can’t thank people enough for their well-wishes, especially to her children.”

Jeanette’s family have asked for privacy whilst they grieve.