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June Goodhue Obituary
June Adelaide Ward Goodhue – December 26, 1923 - March 28, 2019
June Goodhue passed peacefully on March 28th with her family by her side at her cherished North Kingstown home. Born in Beverly Massachusetts on December 26, 1923, June's father owned the Ward Brother's florist, where June's life-long love of gardening and amazing green thumb was created. June was an accomplished singer and piano player, and frequently appeared on the radio and in the theater.
June fell in love with Bill Goodhue, and they were married on February 16th, 1952, on skis, at the summit of Cannon Mountain. Her adventuresome life included homesteading in a trailer for seven years, building two beautiful homes, raising three children, spending weekends water and snow skiing, camping each summer on Lake Winnipesaukee, sharing her kitchen with pet crows and raccoons, and keeping up with Bill, which was no small task.
June was a most loving and gracious woman, who bestowed a kindness, warmth and mothering instinct to her children and beloved grandchildren, and to her extended family and many multi-generational friends. She was a master gardener and her home was a paradise of color year-round. What a blessing it was for all to enjoy those pleasant summer days with her around the pool at the "Junes Club".
June is survived by her children Juli (Bambi), William (Chip) and Christopher (Topher ), daughter in laws Rose and Celeste, her sister Joanne, her grandchildren Clayton, John, Christopher, Sam and Tom, her step-children Wendy Jo, Heidi, and William Savage, and her beloved friend Lori. A private celebration of June's life will be held this summer.
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Lucy Grosvenor
March 24, 2021
I loved June and miss her terribly. When she and Bill first moved to Pojac Point and were living in a trailer, I remember going down there as maybe a ten year old. She was so wonderful. We looked at all her jewelry and she gave me a charm bracelet which I believe my mother made me give back to her because it was too much to give away. June was a wonderful, giving person, and I miss her deeply.
August 21, 2019
June was my father's first cousin. She and I had a sporadic but very enjoyable correspondence, and she was very helpful with my research on the family history. Our one or two (too few) phone calls gave me a sense of her warmth and vibrant personality. My belated condolences to the family.
Bob Ward
April 3, 2019
I can see where Chip gets his zest for life. Sincere sympathy for your loss. June sounds like an amazing woman! Much love,
Carole Noska
lee juskalian
March 30, 2019
dear bambi,
i am offering my deepest condolences; so sorry for your loss. although i haven't seen you since '75, when you came down from boulder, to have supper at my home in denver, i do think of you from time to time. i hope you are well.
March 30, 2019
It was always fun to be around June. She was such an integral part of our family's life. As a young member of our 4H club June coordinated our dance routine. She will always be remembered for her humor and friendship to our family. My condolences to all her family.
Edie Gibson Singer
Lucy Grosvenor
March 30, 2019
June was a wonderful person. As her next door neighbor, I remember when she and Bill first moved in and lived in their trailer. I remember their raccoon so well and particularly one night when I couldn't get him out of the trash when I was babysitting. I remember swimming in their pool. The world has lost a wonderful, generous person who was so giving and so delightful as a person. I am deeply sorry that she died,; she lived a llong, adventurous life and did so much more than most people. Her surviving children and grandchildren should be very proud of her. She will be sorely missed.
Linda Marini
March 30, 2019
Goodbye lovely June, with your beautiful smile and loving heart.
March 30, 2019
My condolences to the entire Goodhue family.
I will always fondly recall June's infectious enthusiasm and exuberance for all things and people great and small, her adventurous spirit and determination to keep discovering.
Warm thoughts are with you all.
Linn Lundwall
North Kingstown
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