June Lorraine Burgess
Passed on: December 30th, 2008
At home, on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008, with her family by her side. Predeceased on Oct. 28, 2003, by Donald, her beloved husband of 56 years. Loving mother of Carol, Kingston, Ont., and Donna, Chelsea, Que. Predeceased by her brother, Layton Miller, Hamilton, Ont., and her sister, Mary Reid, Dartmouth, N.S. She is survived by her brother, Clarence Miller, Glace Bay, N.S. June was a longtime, dedicated employee of the Royal Bank for 45 years. She will be lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews throughout the Maritimes and Ontario. Sadly missed by her faithful, feline companion Benji. Family and friends will be received at the Township Chapel of the Gordon F. Tompkins Funeral Homes, 435 Davis Dr. (Centennial at Talor-Kidd), Friday, Jan. 2, between the hours of 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held Saturday, Jan. 3 at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment to follow at Glenhaven Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to do so may make a memorial donation to the charity of their choice, the Kingston Humane Society was June's favourite. The family would like to extend their special thanks to the doctors and staff of palliative care for their assistance and dedication. A reception to celebrate June's life will follow the funeral service in the Trillium Reception Room at the funeral home.
