Tribute to "loving mother of four" who died in Moston fire

Jeanette Burke, 49, died in the blaze last week

Author: Owen ArandsPublished 25th Jul 2023

A woman who died in a fire in Moston last week has been named as 49-year-old mum of four Jeanette Burke.

The fire service were called last Thursday to reports of a fire on Edale Avenue in Moston.

Emergency services attended the scene on Thursday

Emergency services attended but despite their best efforts, she sadly passed away at the scene.

"Loving, caring mother of four"

In a tribute, Jeanette's family said:

“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, niece, 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."

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