June Macdonald

MacDonald, June

(CHEO Cytogenetics, retired)

Peacefully in the arms of her daughter, on January 14, 2019 at the age of 88. Predeceased by her husband Frank (2016) and son Peter (1984). Dear mother of David (Jennifer Leichnitz) and Barbara. Grandmother of Erin Swerdfeger, Emily Trott (Taylor) and Ben; who will treasure memories of carefree childhood summers with their grandparents. Proud great-grandmother of Evangeline and Abigail Trott. Special cousin of Betty and Una. Heartfelt appreciation to June's team of caregivers and staff at Ravines Retirement Residence and Bayshore Home Health Service, with sincere gratitude to Dr. Paul Fluit and Kate Mackenzie, RN. June brought passion, grace and organization to all her endeavours, including her diverse career as a Medical Laboratory Technologist, world travel with family and friends, entertaining at home, gardening, contract bridge, book clubs and so much more. She genuinely valued her many relationships; was loved and will be missed by us all. Respecting June's wishes, cremation has taken place. Memorial service and inurnment will follow in Deep River in Spring 2019. If so desired, please consider a donation in June's memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or Canadian Wildlife Federation.