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BOURGEAU, June C. (nee Pilon)  |
| June
passed away peacefully at the Perth Hospital on
Saturday, November 30, 2019 at the age of 87.
Beloved wife and best friend of Art Bourgeau and
happily married for 68 years. Very loving and devoted mother of Lydia (Brian) and Dan (Kim). Special sister of Lucille (Ken) Crawford. Proud granny to Jack and Joey Bourgeau. June is predeceased by her parents Dan and Virginia (nee Meilleur) Pilon, her brother Raymond Pilon, sister Elizabeth Ann Bourque (Raymond) and her infant grandson James Bourgeau. June is survived by many cherished nieces and nephews. June was a proud resident of the town of Perth and volunteered for countless organizations, helping many in the community. She thoroughly enjoyed her many years volunteering at the Perth Lion's Garlic Festival. Among her accomplishments she was a member of the Nepean library board for nine years and upon her retirement she was the Executive Director for the Learning Disabilities Association of Canada. A great honor she was awarded was The Commemorative medal for the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada in recognition of her significant contribution to compatriots, community and to Canada. She will be greatly missed by her family and loving circle of friends. Family and friends are welcome to gather at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church on Monday, December 9th at 11 a.m. Following the Mass, there will be a Reception taking place at the Perth Lions Hall. A private family interment at Beechwood Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation in June's name. Published in Ottawa Valley News from Nov. 30 to Dec. 7, 2019 |