Jill J. Rourke, Was 61, Lived in Vineyard Haven

Jill J. Rourke of Mashpee died in her home on Feb. 3 after a long illness. She was 61.

She was born in Fort Benning, Georgia to Louise (Teich) Johnson and the late Rueben B. Johnson Jr. and was the beloved wife of Raymond R. Rourke.

Mrs. Rourke was a longtime resident of Storrs, Conn., before moving to Martha's Vineyard, where she lived for 27 years. She worked for 18 years at the Martha's Vineyard National Bank. She recently moved to Mashpee.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond, and mother Louise. Mrs. Rourke is also survived by her daughter, Laura B. Bernard of Vineyard Haven; a son, Rueben B. Johnson 3rd of Palm Beach, Fla.; and two grandchildren, Zachary E. and Amanda L. Bernard, both of Vineyard Haven.

A private funeral service was held at the Storrs Congregational Church in Mansfield, Conn. with a private burial in the Storrs Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care of the Chapman Cole & Gleason Funeral Home in Mashpee.

Donations may be made to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Cape Cod Inc., 270 Communication Way, Hyannis, MA 02601.