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June Sopneski Obituary

Old Lyme - June Kensel Sopneski, 84, of Old Lyme, passed away Friday, Oct. 11, 2019. She was the beloved wife of Edward Sopneski, and devoted mother of her late son Kenny.

She is survived by sons, Edward and wife Dana and John and wife Gina; her brother Bob Kensel; and sister Susie Smith and husband Walter. Also, she is survived by her four grandchildren, Ryan, Julianna, Steven and Leah. She is predeceased by her brother Walter Kensel.

June was a graduate of Valley Regional High School. She was an avid New York Met's fan as well as a food critic who was well-loved for her raspberry jam and apple pies. She also spent hours tending to her many flower beds. Married for 58 years, June's world revolved around her husband Ed, her two sons and four beloved grandchildren.

June's funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 17th, at the Deep River Congregational Church, 1 Church Street, Deep River. Interment will follow in the Fountain Hill Cemetery, Deep River. Relatives and friends are kindly invited.

Donations in June's memory may be made to the Smilow Cancer Hospital, 230 Parkway South, Waterford, CT 06385. To share a memory or express a condolence, please visit: www.rwwfh.com. Arrangements are being handled by the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home in Centerbrook.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Oct. 13, 2019.

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October 18, 2019

TO JUNE'S DEVOTED FAMILY ---MAY HAPPY MEMORIES BRING YOU PEACE DURING THIS SAD TIME. JUNE'S BEAUTIFUL SERVICE WAS SUCH AN INSPIRATION AND TRIBUTE TO HER CHERISHED LIFE. IT BROUGHT BACK SO MANY FOND MEMORIES WE ALL HAVE IN OUR OWN WAY OF DAYS GONE BYE. PLEASE TAKE CARE AND GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU. FROM YOUR SOPCZNESKI COUSINS IN THE BRISTOL / TERRYVILLE AREA AND THEIR FAMILIES.

October 13, 2019

Ed - I'm thinking of you at such a difficult time and hoping you are finding some peace and good memories to help.
With great fondness, Pam Hine

Diane Weaver-Stevens

October 13, 2019

so very sad to read this,,June was always a wonderful woman, I remember growing up with Kenny, leaving may day flowers on her doorstep..May she rest in peace.

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