Obituary of June Lariviere

It is with great sadness, that the family of June Lariviere (nee Walker) announce her peaceful passing on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at the age of 91 years at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital in Fredericton, NB. Born in Great Wakering, England on June 5, 1928, she was the only child of the late Alfred Walker and Mary Elizabeth (Gray) Walker. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Claude Lariviere. She is survived by her four daughters Claudette (Robert) Paradis, Diane (Michel) Bonnet, Rosezann (Al) Roy and Monique (Daniel) Guimond. June lived a wonderful life. She met her husband Claude in her teen years during the Second World War. She made the transatlantic trip on the Queen Mary, for love, and reunited with Claude back in Canada. She was a devoted and loving wife and mother that followed her husband to many places around the world during his time in service while caring for their growing family. In the later years, June and Claude developed a love for travel. They spent a lot of time down south, they enjoyed cruising, but most of all they enjoyed their home that they purchased in St. Petersburg, Florida. They spent many winters there and always kept an "open door" policy. Family were encouraged to visit often. June loved her family and she had a large family that loved her back, especially her four daughters that loved her immensely. She was blessed with 8 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren. She loved nothing more then to reminisce about the past with her grandchildren or sneak treats for her great grandchildren. She wanted nothing more than to spend time with her family. That is what truly made her happy. June also had many friends that she enjoyed spending time with. She enjoyed travelling with them as well, for shopping or bingo trips, afternoons of playing cards, or just having tea among good company. In recent years, it cannot go with out mention, her love for two very special friends that became family, Pam Lowther and Sheila Bishop. They provided the unconditional care, love, and support that she needed to be able to live in her home in Lincoln during these last several years. Being at home was so important to June. Our family is forever grateful. The family would like to thank the staff of the Oromocto Hospital and the staff of the Palliative Care unit at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital for her care during her final days. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or Diabetes Canada.