Lovesey, June Beverly (nee Dent)

Jan 10, 2018

(June 25,1930- November 24,2017)

“There was a little girl who had a little curl Right in the middle of her forehead And when she was good she was very very good And when she was bad she was horrid!” (Author unknown but much appreciated)

Junie took her last breath gently and peacefully at St. Joseph’s Villa in Sudbury with her two daughters holding her hand. The last chapter now written and the last page now turned of the marvellous adventure book, “Life of Junie”. The chapters spanned some 87 years most of which were set in Ottawa and her beloved Valley.

Junie was predeceased by: caring husbands Herb Lovesey and Winton Roberts, wonderful parents George and Beulah Dent, loving siblings Mildred (Jim Hutchins), John (Laurette), much loved nephews Jim Hutchins(Barbara), Ted Hutchins and cousins Jerry, Harris, Wallace and Kenny Brading.

Junie will live on in the hearts and memories of her daughters, Leah Lovesey Lepage (Rob Lepage) of Sudbury, Ontario and Sandra Lovesey (Mark Holden) of Dallas, Texas. She is also survived by five adoring grandchildren: Rory, Rebecca, Patrick, Kelly and Danny. Also mourned by her lifelong BFF (Best Friend Forever) Connie Menzies and dear sister-in-law Norma Miller, nieces Marlyn Hutchins, Betty Pinsent (Andy) as well as many good friends, neighbours and cousins scattered throughout the Ottawa Valley.

Our Junie was many things throughout her life:

A true child of the Depression- a stockpiler of supplies and treasures

Small but mighty insisting life unfold always on her terms

Spicy, not too sweet

Shirley Temple cute then Audrey Hepburn glam

A ballerina, gymnast, skier, paddler

A hitchhiker on train cabooses to school

A rebel- because school could not hold her - she would skip class to do something more exciting! Life was calling.

A fashion buyer for Devlins and Morgans Department stores then

An interior decorator then

A sheep farmer’s wife then

A provider of comfort and much joy to many seniors then came retirement

A community volunteer, church worker, political activist and world traveller

An amazing listener, a keeper of secrets and a great friend to many

A wonderful daughter, sister, wife, mother, gramma,

A remarkable woman and to the end, a powerful force of nature.

Our heartfelt thanks go out to the staff at St Joseph’s Villa, Gardenway wing in Sudbury for their exceptional professionalism and compassion in Mom’s last difficult years; the staff at Carolina Suites in Perth for the wonderful care; and a very special thanks to Dr. Jane Cox who stepped in at several timely junctures in Mom’s life to dispense her excellent medical care and kindness.

So long Junie Prunie.

Farewell to the Princess of Palmerston.

Goodbye Gummy…

We all hope that God has taken his multi-vitamins!

A celebration of Junie’s exceptional life will take place on Saturday May 12, 2018 at 1:00 pm at her home in Ompah on the shores of her beautiful lake followed by a gathering at the Ompah firehall. All of Junie’s people are welcome for some music, memories and honouring a life well lived.

If you’re interested in making a donation in June’s memory, please consider St. Joseph’s Villa in Sudbury or the Alzheimer’s Association.