June Nina Phillips
February 6, 1926 - May 21, 2024
Funeral Details: A Celebration of Life for June Phillips will take place on Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Social Room at the Watercrest (15 Maple Ave, Barrie: 5th floor)
Left this world peacefully at Royal Victoria Hospital in Barrie at the age of 98 on May 21, 2024. Loving mother of Patricia, Brenda, Deanna, Amy and Andrew. Dear grandmother to Robert, Ryan, Solomon, Davina, David, Matthew, Andrew, Timothy, Jordan, Aliki, Sophia and a proud great-grandmother to 23. Predeceased by her husband Anthony Arthur, and her son Gary Anderson.
June had been a resident of Roberta Place Retirement Lodge for the past 12 years and is known for playing the piano to entertain the other residents and staff. She also enjoyed playing Bingo there in the evenings with the other residents.
Born in St. John’s, Newfoundland, June travelled between Newfoundland and England with her mother during her younger years. At 21, she married a man she met in England during the war at 14 when he joined her in Toronto after serving in the Royal Navy. They were married for 65 years until his death in 2012. They resided in the Village of Swansea in Toronto and later moved to their cottage in Consecon (Near Trenton). On selling their home, they moved to Trenton and finally to Barrie about 17 years ago to be closer to family.
June enjoyed life to the fullest and was pleasant to everyone she met. She enjoyed knitting, writing and even wrote the story of her life. She will be sadly missed by her family and all who knew her.
A Celebration of Life for June Phillips will take place on Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in the Social Room at the Watercrest (15 Maple Ave, Barrie: 5th floor). Parking is free in front of the building on weekends. Please contact family for entry code to the building.
Donna Williams
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2024My condolences go out to the family. She will be dearly missed by her family. I met her and her husband once.
Sincerely, Donna Williams
Carolann Companion
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2024Very sad to lose a parent thankfully, she had many years & you, many happy memories.
Marilyn Young
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2024My sincere condolences to you Patti, and your family. I had the good fortune to meet June at a luncheon, and what a delightful lady she was.
June, May you rest on the wings of angels for your journey.
Nancy Trimble
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2024I remember June so well from when we were kids!
She certainly was a kind and lovely woman. My condolences to all the family. You have lost a special mother!
Deanna Phillips
Posted on: Saturday, May 25, 2024Thank you, Nancy.
Diane Elliott
Posted on: Thursday, May 23, 2024My sincerest condolences to you and your family. Cherish the memories. They are yours forever
Diane
Mary Dempsey
Posted on: Friday, May 24, 2024My sincere condolences Patti to you and the family. Your mom was a lovely lady. I met her and heard her play the piano which was a great experience.
Caroline Murphy
Posted on: Friday, May 24, 2024June was a pleasure to know. A loving and caring Mum and a friend to everyone who had the pleasure to be in her company. RIP June.
Our deepest and sincere condolences to her family.
Caroline and Alex
Susan Smiciklas-Gaghadar
Posted on: Friday, May 24, 2024June was like a second mom to me and my sister when we were young back in the Swansea days. I loved and learned a lot from her in her greenhouse and so enjoyed her organ playing. She spent many mornings helping nurse my scraped knees, when I would trip down the hill on the way to the Phillips house on Durie. So many fond memories. My condolences to all family members. May the white light of love and protection surround her and all of you during this difficult time. 🙏❤️
Deanna Phillips
Posted on: Saturday, May 25, 2024Thank you, Susie.
Patricia Phillips
Posted on: Saturday, June 1, 2024I would like to thank all who posted condolences on this site. Our Mom was deeply loved and is sadly missed. She will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Mom.
Tammy stevenson
Posted on: Wednesday, June 19, 2024I used to clean her unit at roberta place
Both Kaley and I remember her fondly
Out thoughts and prayers to her family RIP June 🙏 ❤️