June Keefe
Born In: New Waterford, Nova Scotia, Canada
Born: June 17th, 1921
Passed in: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Passed on: March 5th, 2011
It is with heavy hearts that we, the family of June Keefe announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at Parkland Shannex (Drummond Hall).
Born in New Waterford, N.S. on June 17, 1921, June was the daughter of the late Allan and Mary Agnes Graham (Gracie) and was predeceased by her husband, Neil Lauchlin ‘Lauchie’ Keefe.
She is survived by daughter, Gerri Brown (Buster), Halifax; sons, Roy (Linda), Bridgewater, Allan (Jan), Vancouver, B.C., David (Connie), Bedford, and Ronald, Calgary, Alta; granddaughters, Jessica, Emily (Zach); grandsons, Jeff, John, Jordan, Jeremy and great-grandson, Colin. She is also survived by her brother, Bernard, British Columbia and her sisters, Dollie Simms, Emma Gillis, both of New Waterford and Noreen (Jack) Patriquin, Moncton, N.B. and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, June was predeceased by brothers, Richard, Bobby, Billy, Charles, Doug, Buddy and sisters, Mayme Dielgtens and Gertrude Graham.
As our mom, she was a stay at home wife and mother for most of her life, and was adored by her family. She was our family’s foundation and loved being around young people and traveled the country to be with them.
Over the years, mom opened her home to so many people and treated them all like her very own. One of her passions was to watch sports and to attend the games of her children and grandchildren. Many will remember that mom became an expert in the rules of Box Lacrosse in the 70s and willingly shared her knowledge with any referee that didn’t see it her way.
Those that knew her, knew that she was always going to the game and that she would make room if they needed a ride. She loved to garden and loved pets, especially Putter, her beloved companion dog. She enjoyed knitting and quilting and was a whiz at puzzles, card playing, and bowled in a league into her eighties. Strong and assured in her opinions, and feisty with wit when she had to be, she was always there with the right advice.
We wish to thank the staff at Drummond Hall for the excellent care she received during her final days. Cremation will take place through arrangements with J.A. Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Dr., Halifax, where visitation will take place 2–5 p.m. Sunday, March 6, 2011, with memorial service in the chapel at 1 p.m. Monday, March 7.
Family flowers only. If desired, donations may be made to the N.S. Heart and Stroke Foundation. Please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.
