M. June Boucher
1937-2021
It is with great sadness the family of Maxine June Boucher of
Florenceville announce her passing on Friday December 24, 2021 with
her family by her side. June was born February 9, 1937 in East
Glassville, NB and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Gladys
Stone. She was predeceased by her loving and devoted husband Donald
Boucher; her brother’s Allison, Richard and Lewis; sister in-law
Grace Stone, Roseanne Stone and Ruth Boucher and brother in-law
Darrold Boucher.
June is survived by her children Brant, Bentley (Teresa) and Bernadine
(Vance); cherished grandchildren Josh (Paula), Danielle (Andrew),
Dominique, Kirstie (Kyle) and Keri (Clinton); great grandchildren
Logan, Levi, Evelyn, Bo, Damon and Wesley; younger brother Lynn
(Karen) of Maine and sister Meona of Alberta as well as many nieces
and nephews.
June grew up in Juniper and spent many joyful hours fishing and
canoeing the Miramichi with her husband Don and her in-laws and
lifelong friends Bobbie (Anita) Boucher, Lawrence (Ernestine) Sweet
and Carl and Shirley Scott. In the fall, she would travel the back
roads with Don enjoying the foliage and hunting partridge. June was a
caregiver throughout her life helping her mother raise her younger
siblings Richard, Lewis, Allison, Lynn and Meona and in her teen years
she also looked after her grandmothers as their health failed.
Prior to her marriage in 1961, June also taught at the Bigger Ridge
school – a small framed building educating children from one to
grade twelve and pursued a year of nursing education at the Woodstock
General Hospital School of Nursing. In her early 20’s she spent
time in Vancouver BC helping her uncle run a grocery store.
Following the birth of her eldest, Brant, June dedicated the remainder
of her years as a loving mother and grandmother ensuring there was
homemade meals, desserts and a well run home. There was never a
morning when breakfast was not waiting for everyone when they got up
for the day. June also was a life long member in the United Church Of
Canada’s Women’s Institute (Juniper and Florenceville); a
Brownie leader during her daughter’s younger years; and enjoyed
many years as a member of the choir with the Florenceville United
Church. June was an avid reader, birdwatcher and known for keeping the
family together across the country through letter writing. She was the
keeper of the family story and history. The thread that bound the
generations of cousins, aunts and uncles together with an open door
and welcoming smile.
June also enjoyed many travels with Don throughout Canada, Europe, USA
including an Alaskan cruise – a highlight of her travel
experiences. But most of all June enjoyed her family and making sure
birthdays had a homemade treat, a card was in the mail or a warm bed
was made up to have company over.
The family would like to thank all those who helped in the care of
June during the past four years. The family wishes to give a special
thank you to Lorraine Stone for always being there for June and making
sure she had all the care needs and taking her to visit family and
friends. It was greatly appreciated by June’s children. As well,
to the staff of Riverside Court Woodstock for their caring attention
and the home visits by Dr. Marco when June felt unwell did not go
unnoticed. A special mention to Gordon Hunter for always being
available to June and her children meant a great deal. You all made a
difference in a kind woman’s journey.
A Graveside Service will be held in the United Church Community
Cemetery, Maple St. Florenceville on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 10:00
am. Donations of remembrance may be made to the Heart and Stroke
Foundation, the Miramichi Salmon Confederation, the DunRomin Stray and
Rescue or the Faith Memorial United Church.
L.R. Giberson Funeral Directors are entrusted with the arrangements.
www.gibersonfuneraldirctors.ca (506) 392-1115
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of June Boucher 19372021..
Death notice for the town of: Florenceville-Bristol, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick