Obituary for June Stevens (nee Sidebotham)
Stevens, June (nee Sidebotham)
June 16, 1937-April 5, 2024
June emigrated to Canada from Manchester, England as a young bride in 1957. She welcomed Canada as her new home! Predeceased by her husband Peter (2009). She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her three children and their partners: Gillian (Tom), Kirsty (Domenic) and Martin (Sasha). She loved and spent much of her time with her grandchildren: Jocelyn (Sam), Kayla (Brendon), Miranda (Ben), Chris (Lourd), Graeme and Allegra (Jesse). June’s great-grandsons were the light of her life: Julien, Jaxson, Gino and Gabriel. She was eagerly anticipating the arrival of a 5th great-grandson (April 2024).
June’s passion for children was demonstrated through her 40+ years as both a business owner and educator - “Richmond Learn As You Play Group.” She shared her expertise with teachers of the Windsor Public School Board, and with the St. Clair College ECE Program. Her hobbies included: gardening, fitness, health & well-being and she enjoyed many hours with her dogs in Obedience and Confirmation Competitions. June was an engaging conversationalist and animated storyteller.
She was a trailblazer, achieving her brown belt in Judo in her late teens, and went on to instruct women in self-defense classes. She was a strong advocate for children, animals and vulnerable populations. June inspired her family to pursue their dreams in teaching, healthcare and science, social work, criminal justice and the arts and entrepreneurship.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff at the Dr. Y. Emara Centre (Complex Medical) and to the T2B Palliative Care Unit.
If you so desire, donations to the T2B Palliative Care Unit or the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor-Essex County would be appreciated by the family.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. with an intimate family and friends celebration of life at 4:30 p.m. at Families First, South Windsor, 3260 Dougall Ave. (519-969-5841).
June’s beautiful smile and loving spirit will forever be remembered.
June 16, 1937-April 5, 2024
June emigrated to Canada from Manchester, England as a young bride in 1957. She welcomed Canada as her new home! Predeceased by her husband Peter (2009). She will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by her three children and their partners: Gillian (Tom), Kirsty (Domenic) and Martin (Sasha). She loved and spent much of her time with her grandchildren: Jocelyn (Sam), Kayla (Brendon), Miranda (Ben), Chris (Lourd), Graeme and Allegra (Jesse). June’s great-grandsons were the light of her life: Julien, Jaxson, Gino and Gabriel. She was eagerly anticipating the arrival of a 5th great-grandson (April 2024).
June’s passion for children was demonstrated through her 40+ years as both a business owner and educator - “Richmond Learn As You Play Group.” She shared her expertise with teachers of the Windsor Public School Board, and with the St. Clair College ECE Program. Her hobbies included: gardening, fitness, health & well-being and she enjoyed many hours with her dogs in Obedience and Confirmation Competitions. June was an engaging conversationalist and animated storyteller.
She was a trailblazer, achieving her brown belt in Judo in her late teens, and went on to instruct women in self-defense classes. She was a strong advocate for children, animals and vulnerable populations. June inspired her family to pursue their dreams in teaching, healthcare and science, social work, criminal justice and the arts and entrepreneurship.
The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to the caring staff at the Dr. Y. Emara Centre (Complex Medical) and to the T2B Palliative Care Unit.
If you so desire, donations to the T2B Palliative Care Unit or the Alzheimer’s Society of Windsor-Essex County would be appreciated by the family.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial visitation Sunday, April 7, 2024 from 3:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. with an intimate family and friends celebration of life at 4:30 p.m. at Families First, South Windsor, 3260 Dougall Ave. (519-969-5841).
June’s beautiful smile and loving spirit will forever be remembered.