Obituary of June Rose Wells

It is with deep sadness that the family of June Rose Wells announces her unexpected passing at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital on Saturday, September 19th, at the age of 87. June leaves behind her daughter, Ruth Clements (Les) and her son, Wayne (Helen) as well as her grandchildren, Michael Clements (Katy) of South Korea, Jim Clements (Shelley) of Fredericton, Anthony Wells (Sarah) of Beaverdam, and Jennifer Rose (Corey Grey) of Scotch Settlement. In addition, June was blessed with two great-grandchildren, Madison Rose and Parker Wells. June was born on April 7th, 1933 in Stourbridge, West Midlands, England to Henry Ernest Dutton and Acacia Olive Hewitt. Prior to her marriage, Mom worked as a "window-dresser" and salesclerk in a ladies shop, a job she immensely enjoyed. On November 10th, 1955, she married our Dad, John Wells, also of Stourbridge. A year later, they welcomed their first child, Ruth. Due to the austere conditions in post-war England and a desire for a better future, Mom and Dad immigrated to Canada in 1958. Dad joined the Canadian Armed Forces in the early 1960's, and the family was first posted to Kingston, Ontario, where son, Wayne, was born. They were then posted to CFB Gagetown. Mom settled into family life in Oromocto, raising Ruth and Wayne. She began an at-home career as a professional seamstress, providing alterations and custom-made clothing to the residents of Oromocto. In 1982, Mom and Dad moved to 342 Gilmour Street in Oromocto, a house they both loved due to it's proximity to the Oromocto Golf Club for Dad and shopping for Mom. Mom so enjoyed her years at this house with it's shady backyard and numerous bird-feeders. Mom and Dad spent many days, in all seasons, walking the Oromocto Golf Club, with a series of English Springer Spaniels. Upon Dad's death in 2016, Mom had to leave her beloved home in Oromocto due to declining health, a change she never really got over. She took up residence at Windsor Court in Fredericton, where she received excellent care and attention for the last four years. June had many interests including sewing which she was very accomplished, gardening, water-colour painting, and most of all, shopping. Once she got her drivers' license in her 50's, she was always on the hunt for presents for the family, some choices, successful and others, not so much. Mom had a passion for jewellery and was known by name at several local jewellery stores. Mom loved her family dearly and was always interested in their welfare. Her mobility declined considerably in the last two years, making visits to Ruth and Wayne's homes increasingly difficult. However, this past NB Day week-end, she did enjoy a barbeque at Ruth's home, with her son, Wayne and daughter-in-law, Helen present. To have her children around her, sitting in the sunshine on a beautiful summer's day, and watching the birds at the bird-feeder, was an absolute joy to Mom, and a memory both Ruth and Wayne will cherish. There will be no visitation. A memorial service for family and invited guests only will be held at St. John’s Anglican Church, Oromocto, on Thursday, September 24, 2020 at 2 pm with Rev. Canon Walter Williams officiating. For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to Oromocto SPCA.