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1924
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2013
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June Shumway Obituary
She was born in Duluth, Minn., on Feb. 20, 1924, a daughter of John and Lily (Nyberg) Kummerwold. She graduated from Duluth Central High School in June of 1943.
June married Robert A. Shumway Sr. in Duluth, Minn., on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1943, while he was on a three-day pass from the Army. After moving around the country with her husband and children, they settled down in Verona in 1955. She worked for a short while on Griffiss AFB in Rome, N.Y., before becoming a homemaker and raising three sons. When her husband Bob retired, she took over his position at Rich Plan of Utica. She worked there for 20 years, receiving numerous sales recognitions.
She was adopted by many as Gramma June and always had plenty of stories to share of her years growing up, her family and friends. June loved a good garage sale and had a favorite fishing hole. June was predeceased by her husband, Robert Sr. in November 1993 and her son, Robert Jr. in June 1983. June is survived by two sons, Thomas R. and his wife Linda (Lessard) Shumway Sr. of Somersworth, N.H. and Claude (aka Denny) and Elaine (Lawless) Shumway of Verona, N.Y. and daughter-in-law Melissa (Alexander) Shumway of Boiling Springs, S.C.; six grandchildren, Tara (Scott) Pitcher, Bryan (Julie) Shumway, Thomas R. Shumway Jr., Karen (Ben) Hayes, Joe (Jen) Shumway, Suzanne Shumway; six great- grandchildren, Sam, Max, Sherman, Rebekah, Alex and Emma; and longtime best friend Iva Glaviano.
The family would like to thank Dr. Jim Vanderhoof, the 4th floor nurses of Oneida Healthcare Center and Vineall Ambulance for their compassion and care. Special thanks to June's caregiver and fast friend Keisha; Carolyn Kaplan; and Hospice of New Hartford.
In memory of June, contributions may be made to the Robert A. Shumway Jr. Memorial Award at V.V.S. Central School, Verona, N.Y. 13478 or Hospice & Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Road, New Hartford, N.Y. 13413. There will be no calling hours. Burial will be at the convenience of the family in Oneota Cemetery, Duluth, Minn. Arrangements are under the care of Malecki Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for June Shumway
John wier
May 27, 2023
many memories of the good times haveing coffee,fishing,hunting with you and bob I surely miss mama shipway. Ps. Also those Belgian waffles too homemade,,until we meet again
John wier
May 25, 2022
Many memories of fishing n hunting with you n bob or just siting at the table n haveing a cup of coffee.
John Wier
May 25, 2020
Many memories of a great friend will remain until we meet again June
Denny Shumway
July 2, 2013
We the family of June Shumway aka Grandma June, Momo, Aunt June, would like to thank all of you that wrote here and or sent cards to the house. It help us pass the hard times and remember the good.
Denny & Elaine, Tom & Linda and the Family members of theirs and those of Bob Shumway Jr.
Karen Hayes
June 8, 2013
Gramma- How I am itching to get to a good garage sale with you! Until we meet again! Love you!
June 6, 2013
So sorry for your loss Denny. Hold onto your memories of your Mom and it makes the loss a bit easier to deal with. It still hurts like nothing else but just know that Mom is with your Dad again where she belongs. Barbara and Bernie (Rounds) Healy
john wier
June 6, 2013
memories will last forever,hunting with bob and fishing with june[momo] or jus goin to their camp,and visiting with a cup of coffee and talkin about the old days.take care until we meet again,john wier
julie wier
June 4, 2013
I will always miss her and she will always be on my prayer I love u momo..
julie wier
June 4, 2013
how I rember june I always went to her house she always out me and my brother to work and she always told me and my brother Jamie we did a job. I rember going to her camp that she had and she always put us to work up there to. I rember staying at her house and we always had lunch, dinner together and she always made really good food. my prayers and thoughts go out to the family... I will always miss her cause she was a wonderful lady... love john wier daughter Julie wier
June 4, 2013
sorry to hear momo shumway passed away.memories of good times fishing,and going to their camp often jus to enjoy the day or havein a cup of coffee visiting.bob and june were like my parents and will never be forgotton.john wier/martha jeffrey
Sue Walker Decker
June 4, 2013
Claude and family I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You have many wonderful stories to remember her by. Sue
Tom & Claudia Planck
June 3, 2013
Denny & family, we are so sorry to hear of your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Tom & Claudia Planck
June 3, 2013
Denny & family, we are so sorry to hear of June's passing Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tom Tanney
June 3, 2013
I am so sorry to learn of June's passing. She was a wonderful lady and was like a second mom to me when we lived across the road from the Shumways in the 1950's. God rest your soul, June, and thank you for many wonderful memories.
Sherry Armlin
June 3, 2013
Elaine & family; so sorry to hear of your loss. If you need anything, let me know.
June 2, 2013
I am sorry sorry Denny for your loss my prayers are with you and your family
Paula (L'Huiller) Nacewicz
June 2, 2013
I'll always remember your Mom running the video cam at our wrestling matches. They were good times and great memories. God bless all. Russ and Julie Henry Verona
Mary Ann (Conniff) Johnson
June 1, 2013
Claude & To All The Shumways: So sorry to hear of your Mom`s passing. I`m sure you will all miss her greatly. She led a full life and now is at rest w/your Dad. Let the wonderful memories sustain you all.
June 1, 2013
Denny and Elaine, we are thinking of you at this most difficult time. Our deepest sympathy. If there is anything we can do please let us know. David and Sharon Hyle
Mary Thomas Wilkins
June 1, 2013
So sorry to read of Mrs. Shumway's death. Another Verona icon gone! I well-remember all those early morning bus rides with the Shumway boys. Sending prayers...
Claire Rose
May 31, 2013
I am so sorry to read of the passing of Dear June Shumway. Our children grew up with the Shumway children. Ron Chenel àñd Bob Shumway were both with Rich Plan and our fàmily and the Shumways became one. My condolences go out to all of Family. R.I.P. Junè
Claire Chenel Rose, Zephyrhills, Fl.
May 31, 2013
So sorry guys she had a full life May God Bless and may she rest in peace.
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