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JUNE MARY DERBYSHIRE (YOUNG)

Date of Passing: Mar 08, 2013

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JUNE MARY DERBYSHIRE (nee YOUNG) Peacefully on March 8, 2013, at the Victoria General Hospital after a short illness June Mary Derbyshire widow of Donald Earle Derbyshire passed away. Besides her loving husband of 39 years Don, June was predeceased by her parents Agnes and Robert Young, her first husband Edward (Ted) Kelly, sister Isabelle Smith. June leaves to mourn her sister-in-law Verlyn (William) Morris of Comber, ON, stepson Gregory (Liz) Derbyshire, grandchildren Rachel, Emily and Robbie Derbyshire of Brantford, ON, sister-in-law Sadie Kelly, niece Barbara Kelly of Vancouver, BC. June was born and raised in Winnipeg, and attended Norberry School and Glenlawn Collegiate in St. Vital. She was a long-time member of the St. Vital United Church, now known as St. Mary's Road United Church, for many years she was an active member of the Winnipeg Canoe Club ladies golf section where she served as secretary treasurer and president. During her working years, June was employed as a secretary to the superintendent of Communications, C.P. Telegraphs and later as office manager of J.R. Klady Agencies Ltd. She and Don enjoyed their summers at Clearwater Bay on Lake of the Woods for over 25 years, and also their winters in Florida where they made many friends. A heart felt thank you to Arlene Da Silva for her compassion and care during June's later years. At June's request cremation has taken place and there will be no service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in June's name to a charity of one's choice. Funeral Arrangements in Care of Wheeler Funeral Home, Cemetery & Crematorium 1800 Day Street 224-1525

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Mar 11, 2013

Condolences & Memories (9 entries)

  • Just came across this page and ruined my day. We loved June and Don. She was quite the hoot! A truly beautiful lady. Rest in peace. - Posted by: chris and missy mclain (florida friends) on: Nov 28, 2013

  • Thank you to all for your loving comments about June. She was a true friend and such a sweetheart to be with. I will miss our excursions every week and our long talks we had over coffee and muffins. I will miss her dearly.....may she rest in peace.....Arlene - Posted by: arlene (very good friend (ganny nanny)) on: May 12, 2013

  • Though we spent so little time with you because of the distance, you will always be remembered. Rest in peace. - Posted by: Greg, Liz, Rachael, Emily and Rob Derbyshire (Don's son and family) on: Mar 22, 2013

  • Such sweet memories I have - you will always be in my heart as Auntie June no matter how old I get. On visits to Winnipeg my late father wanted me to know his brother (Uncle Ted) and you. Ice cream was always there for me and you let me run up and down that huge bank behind your house on Dunkirk Drive with your beautiful collie. Recently we celebrated your milestone birthday together and it was a day of total joy for both of us. I shall never forget my loving Auntie June. Special thanks to Arlene De Silva for her wonderful care. God Bless. - Posted by: Barbara Kelly (Niece) on: Mar 17, 2013

  • We have great memories of our many lunches and fun times together. Rest in peace. Sharron and Kenny Normand - Posted by: Sharron and Kenny Normand (Niece) on: Mar 13, 2013

  • June Derbyshire was both a good friend, & neighbour, both on Dunkirk Place, & Lindsay Road Clearwater Bay, to all the Cluff family. We all will miss her. Rest in peace June. Love Ken (KC) Cluff - Posted by: Ken Cluff (Friend & Neighbour) on: Mar 11, 2013

  • We have loving memories of you and Uncle Don at the trailer. Rest in peace dear. Love, Todd Derbyshire and famiiy - Posted by: Todd, Barbie and Kelly Debyshire (Your loving Nephew) on: Mar 11, 2013

  • June, you will be truly missed by all of us. I (Liz) will deeply miss you at our meeting place "at the mailbox" you always "NoNEWS" is "GOOD NEWS". And, you would always give a great little chuckle. One day, June & Don ill see you with OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.. LOVE YOU ALWAYS YOUR NEIGHBOR LIZ NASH - Posted by: Liz,Greg, Kathryn Nash (Friend, long time neighbor.) on: Mar 11, 2013

  • We will miss you June. You are now at home in the warm embrace of God's and Donnie's loving arms. They need you there too. Love Debbie.(Arlene's daughter) - Posted by: Debbie Yaworski (DaSilva-Willis) (Family friend) on: Mar 11, 2013

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