June Lines AMHERST - It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great - grandmother, sister, and friend, June Audrey Lines. A shining ray of light has been dimmed in our lives today as Mommy passed away peacefully on Thursday Feb. 28, 2008, at the age of 74, with her children by her side at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Amherst, NS, she was the daughter of the late Stanley Legere and Lena (Gouchie) Lines. She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother who enjoyed staying home raising her family. In later years she occasionally worked at the Amherst Daily News. She enjoyed knitting, dancing, playing cards, tending to her beautiful plants and spending time at the cottage. She looked forward to phone calls from her friends, visits from her family and watching hockey and baseball on TV. Her greatest joy was spending time with family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She had a special sparkle in her eyes for her grandchildren who loved her dearly. Her special touch will be deeply missed by her family, and her friends at West Highland Manor, as well as furry friends Rosie and Beni. She is survived by her seven children: Brian (Arlene), Baie Verte, N.B.; Theresa (Tim McEachern), Michael, Larry (Christine), Trudy (Eddie) Wainwright, Vicky (John Morton) all of Amherst and Donna (Randy Smith) Enfield, N.S.; her sister Pearl Gould of Amherst; her brother Wayne Lines (Lynne) of Hastings; her step-sister, Louise (Ernest) Landry of Amherst; her grandchildren: Tania, Lisa May, Jillian, Brandi, Jonathan, Kiersten, Braeden, Bradley, Katie, and Emily; seven great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, June was predeceased by her husband Ralph; her stepfather Fred Lines, Sr.; her brother Fred Lines, Jr. She touched many lives with her kindness, thoughtfulness, her gentle loving personality and her genuine concern for everybody. Our hearts are broken and she will be sadly missed by all who knew her, especially her children. Her daughters will be forever grateful for the special bond that they shared with her. Her remains are resting at Campbell's Funeral Home, 98 Church St., Amherst with visiting on Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and parish prayers at 8 p.m. The funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church, Amherst on Saturday, March 1, 2008 at 11 a.m. with Father Vernon Driscoll officiating. Donations in June's memory may be made to the Palliative Care Unit of Cumberland Regional Health Care Center, Canadian Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. www.campbells-amherst.ca