June Bell Hooper
1944-2022
June Bell Hooper, aged 77, passed away unexpectedly on March
21, 2022 at her home. She was born on June 4, 1944, the daughter of
Eva (Hayden) and Benjamin Bell. Her older sister Marion Bell Wood
preceded her in death. She is survived by her brother and his wife,
Paul and Eileen (Eberenz) Bell; and seven beloved nieces and nephews,
Sally M. Hardin, Polly J. Peryer, Peter E. Powell, Benjamin B. Powell,
Candace E. Bell, Christian J. Bell, and Brian M. Bell; several cousins
and many great nieces and nephews.
June graduated in 1965 from Syracuse University (Utica
College) with a degree in Psychology and Sociology, and in 1967
obtained a New Brunswick Teaching Certificate from the University of
New Brunswick. She was a strong and tenacious advocate for persons
with disabilities. She went on to lead the Canadian Rehabilitation
Council for the Disabled, later named the New Brunswick Easter Seals
March of Dimes, from 1983 to 2006.
Raised on a dairy farm, June was no stranger to
hard work and machinery. These experiences also instilled a deep love
of animals and nature. She met her former husband, Bill, on a
wilderness trip in Idaho where she was the only woman. She and Bill
bought 80 acres up on Mazerolle Settlement Rd in 1973 and built a log
home. Throughout her life June always had a wide circle of friends
from various walks of life who appreciated her warmth and
generosity.
Always a devoted dog lover with at least several at any one
time, June became deeply involved in obedience training and
competitions with her various golden retrievers in the
1990’s. In the spring of 2011, she purchased the Dogs
Clicker School in Keswick Ridge from her mentor, Terry Pye, and began
offering classes and workshops. Like all things in her life, she
pursued this new interest with intensity, as evidenced by her many
competition ribbons and awards. She shared this passion with the love
of her life, Mark Michaud. They were avid supporters of nature and
outdoor pursuits.
In addition to her love of dogs and the outdoors, June was an
avid sports fan. In winter, June followed the Toronto Raptors,
becoming familiar with all the players. In summer June switched to the
Toronto Blue Jays and again became familiar with the rosters beginning
with spring training. These interests resulted in many great
discussions following games, win or lose.
A Celebration of Life ceremony will be held on Sunday, June
5, 2022 from 2-4 PM at the Killarney Lake Lodge. Contributions in her
memory can be made to Camp Rotary or the New Brunswick SPCA.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of June Bell Hooper 19442022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick