June Rosemary Sherlock passed away on July 2nd, 2022 in the Saanich Palliative Care Unit shortly after celebrating her 90th birthday with her whole family from New Zealand and Ottawa. June is survived by Ian, her husband of 65 years. They had three children: Sandra, Keith & Peter; three grandchildren: Renee, Andrew & Taylor; and three great-grandchildren: Brylee, Kurt & Katherine. She loved her nine children and spouses Donna, David, Viv, Cole, & Narelle and delighted in the return of their love!
A Celebration of Life will was held in the Sequoia Centre at McCall Gardens, 4665 Falaise Drive, Victoria, BC on Friday, July 8, 2022. Click the image below to watch a recording of the service.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Marilyn Masemann
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Del What a dear friend you have been over the past 38 years, June. Although our physical meetings have been infrequent for the past 30 years, they have been relished as though no time had passed between. It has always been a delight to be with you whenever the opportunity arose – even picking blackberries! Your friendship will stay with me for the rest of my life. I will miss you deeply. My thoughts, prayers and love go with Ian, Sandra, Keith and Peter, and I am so pleased that I have been able to spend some time with all of you over that period of time. My love, Del
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Anna and Greg June, your departure from so many lives will be mourned for many years, but the gifts you have left behind with your presence will be felt for many more. You have gifted so many lives, Ian, Sandra, Keith Peter, their spouses, their children their children’s children and so many more have been positively impacted through your kindness, loving and generosity. I know I have been and see you and these gifts in all your family. May the wonderful memories you have created and the care you have gifted to all who mourn you, help ease your leaving us.
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Diana McCarthy and Andrew Hodgson June was a gracious hostess and an elegant lady who had a beautiful smile and shining eyes. She was a huge support to Ian, and loved her extended family with all her heart. When our family visited her daughter and son-in-law’s family (Sandra and David’s) to greet the new century in New Zealand, June and Ian graciously gave up their bedroom and stayed with Kath, David’s mom, so we could stay at the Bovil farm. We then celebrated a glorious Christmas with the whole family. It was a lovely, generous thing to do.
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Sandra and Roger Tucker A quiet neighbour with a delightful wit, warmth and charm.
You will be missed June.
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Del & Janie Lucas Our deepest sympathies to Ian & the whole family. June was a lovely person!
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Heather Mwembo Uncle Ian and Family, heartfelt condolences from Scotland.
We will be with you in spirit tomorrow whilst celebrating
Auntie June’s long and interesting Life.
With a tear and much love.Heather and Family xxx
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Patrick Thomson My sincere condolences to Ian and family on the loss of your faithful wife and mother. June was a dedicated ex-military wife, a loving mother and a well liked friend.
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Madeleine Gauthier What an amazing person you are June Sherlock. I will miss your sunshine – your sense of humour , your kindness , your presence. And what a presence you had. I’m honoured to have known you and to call you my friend. Your family is very lucky to have had you guiding their days and filling them with joy, acceptance and calm for so many years. You will be missed. Sincerely and with love, Madeleine
Dear Ian and family.
It has been a privilege to be able to share online in your celebration of June’s life story with tributes to her.
As neighbours to Sandra and David, Renee and Andrew for many years, we send our sincere condolences to you all as you have gathered to farewell a dearly loved wife, mum, granny and great gran..
We met June and Ian when they visited NZ, once hosting them (in absentia since we were on our summer holiday), when more beds were needed on Sandra and David’s farm across the road. On another visit we took them by train to Auckland for dinner and the surprise firework display on the wharf for Auckland’s Anniversary celebrations. June subsequently invited us to stay with them in Canada as we had long had plans to catch up with our friends in Calgary. We did enjoy our short time with them as they shared their beautiful part of the world with us, along with dinner followed by an even more amazing firework display in the famous gardens close by, even more beautiful than the photos I often look at can reveal.
We felt privileged and grateful to spend that little time with June and Ian and are very sad for your loss.
A truly gracious beautiful person and host, June’s twinkling eyes and ready conversation made our time with them memorable. Forever grateful.
Marilyn and Keith Masemann, Onewhero NZ