Donovan, Noma June (Robertson)
It is with heavy hearts that the family of June Donovan announces her passing on March 10, 2023. June was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.
June was born in New Waterford Cape Breton NS, August 2, 1934, to the late Frank and Ada (Willett) Robertson. She is predeceased by her husband Patrick Donovan in 1975.
June is survived by her children; Peter (Marilyn) Donovan of Hoyt, Wendy (Eugene) Welton of Wirral and Mark (Marla) Donovan of Hoyt. Her Pride and joy grandchildren Andrew, Brittany, Vanessa, Taylor, Aiden and Ethan and her great grandchildren who put a smile on her face; Joseph, Bentley, Brooklyn, Brian, Patrick, Emily, Lucas and Camden. June is also survived by her brother Garth (Jean) Robertson of Calgary AB, and sister-in-law Mary Tennant of Fredericton Junction.
June taught school in Harvey Station, Fredericton Junction and Community College, as well as doing four-year teaching stint in Japan. In her retirement she wrote children’s books and poetry, and submitted a number of articles to the Rural Edition. She sang for many years in the choir at Saint Columba Catholic Church and anywhere else she could help.
June`s family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at White Rapids Manor for the care and compassion they showed to her during her time there.
Keeping with the families’ wishes a private service will be held.
Donations in June's memory can be made to Sunbury West School Literacy Program or a charity of your choice.
Arrangements are in the professional care of Sunbury funeral Home, Central Blissville NB 506-368-2413 sunburyfuneralhome.com