It is with a deep sadness that I wish to announce that my wife and best friend unexpectantly passed away at home on Thursday morning, February 7th. I miss June deeply and forever will cherish her devotion to me as my wife of 58 years and mother of our two sons. She was a devoted lady who demonstrated compassion for all our families and friends before thinking of herself.
June was predeceased by our two sons Carl Edward and Frank Anthony; parents Jim and Beatrice Willis; sister Helen; brothers James, Thomas and Frederick; brothers-in-law Nestor, Adam, Roy and Ed. June is survived by her husband Frank; sisters Florence, Dorothy, Lillian, Margaret, Susie and Sharon; brother Roy; brother-in-law Anthony (Tony) and Lina Cappello and numerous nieces and nephews.
Prayers will be offered at McCall’s Downtown, Johnson & Vancouver Streets, on Wednesday, February 13th at 7 p.m. followed by visitation until 9 p.m.
A Funeral Mass will be held at Sacred Heart Parish, 4040 Nelthorpe Street, on Thursday, February 14, 2013 at 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to either the Victoria Heart and Stroke or the Victoria Cancer Foundations.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Shirley and Bill Love
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Wayne and Earlene Tocheri Sincerest condolences Frank…you and June and the boys have always been in our memories of the early times in Thunder Bay.
I hope we get the chance to talk again about those days. Do give us a call if you are in Thunder Bay. We are currently away in but with be back in late March,
Wayne
ps I’m always available by email almost anytime
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Flo Bodnarchuk Dear Uncle Frank: Sorry that I have lost my favorite Aunt June. I will miss her compassion, laughter, and beautiful smile. She will always be in my sincere thoughts. Uncle Frank , I am thinking of you and support you on this sad day. I will be in touch very soon. Love Flo
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Rod & Kathy Fimrite Dear Frank
June wasa wonderful lady, and we know you are experiencing a great loss of your lifge partner.
Please know that your friends are thinking of you and supporting you as you deal with your loss.
When things are settled a bit give me a call so we can get together for lunch or a game of golf.
We will be away from March 5-April 3, but I will call you early in April.
Sincerely
Rod
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Phyllis Gardiner My thoughts are with you on this day that you bid farewell to someone you love dearly. I will miss her chats and smiles.
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vicky I am so sorry to hear she was a great person and friend may god give her peace
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Brian and Kay Sessions Please accept our heartfelt sympathy,Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
Such a sweet,lady – we shall truly miss her.
Kay and Brian
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Bonnie Neville Dear Frank;
I was so very sad to hear that June had passed so suddenly. I can hardly believe it. She had a beautiful soul and was a wonderful lady.
I remember many fun times we had over the years at Purdy’s Hillside and I’ll miss her very much.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones.Sincerely,
Bonnie Neville
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Bill, Julie & Joseph Willis Dear Uncle Frankie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. It was always such a pleasure whenever we got to visit with you both. She will be sadly missed but not forgotten. We have so many fond memories growing up and spending time with you and your family.
With deepest sympathy
Love Bill, Julie and Joseph
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Karen & Norm Alexander Dear Uncle Frankie,
We send our love and prayers to you. We pray that you have friends to comfort you, faith to uphold you and loving memories of Auntie Junie to heal your heart. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Love Karen & Norm
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Rose Marie Fero Frank and family: Heartfelt sympathy in the loss of June, We remember her vividly and thought highly of her.
We send our love and prayers at this most difficult and sad time.Rose Marie and Bob Fero , Scottsdale, Arizona
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The Rimanich Family Our deepest condolonces i the lost of your wife & sister in law.
We always remember her as a kind & beautiful lady.
Gina, Rino , Luke, Rimanich
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Johnny and Sally Jaklitch Frank, our prayers are with you on this sad occasion
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Jim and Cathy Bodnarchuk Dear Uncle Frankie,
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunty Junie was truly every bit the nurturing person you reminisce in her obituary. We will all miss Aunty Junie’s loving presence in our lives. Her beautiful smile, her gracious personality, her love of life and laughter, her nurturing ways, will always be remembered by us. We were privileged to know her.
Our hearts sympathize with you. Know that we will be praying with you in union with Christ, on February 14th during the mass time.
Sending our love
Jim and Cathy
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Ab and Martha Filipovic Dear Frank…..please accept our deepest condolences in the loss of June. We thought highly of her and enjoyed our too few visits with both you and June. Our prayers and thoughts will be with you during your time of sorrow. Martha and Ab Filipovic
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Elaine Duerre Frank, We have chatted many times…I knew June when she was June Willis. I am so very sorry for your loss. June loved life. She had overcome many health isssues. June touched the lives of so many and she will be so terribly MISSED. GOD set her Free…
Sincerely, Don and Elaine Duerre
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Murray and Jacqui Ramsbottom Jacqui and I extend our sincere sympathies at this time of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Frank.
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The Willis Family Florence, Dorothy, Snookie, Margaret, Sonny, Susie, Sharon
Our loss is as great as your pain
Until we all meet again
So very sorry from all of us
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Susie Walsh To my beautiful sister June, you have left a very big hole in my heart. Frank, you are in my thoughts and prayers constantly.
So glad Tony in with you. God is watching over you.Love yuh
June wants to know if you are okay
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Dave & Jean Doman We were shocked by the sudden passing of our longtime friend. Our heartfelt sympathy to Frank and all family members.
Sincerely, Dave & Jean Doman and Family..
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Gus and Shirley de Jardin. We send our heartfelt sympathy to Frank and all family members.
Sincerely, Gus and Shirley.
Frank – Although it has been many years since we have seen each other, we still feel the need to express our heartfelt condolences to you and your loved ones at this sad time of your loss.