JUNE MARIE HRYCHUK

It is with great sadness that the family of June Marie Hrychuk announce her passing on Friday, Nov. 21, 2014 at the Emo Health Centre in Emo, Ont.
June was born May 31, 1931 in Stratton, Ont. to Tom and Myrtle Jolicouer.
Being the eldest of nine children, June was expected to help raise her siblings, and it was at this early age that she developed her strong work ethic.
After leaving home, June worked at Gauwley’s Camp at Vermilion Bay in 1947. She then worked at Clarke and Crombie’s Camp in Nestor Falls in 1948.
In 1949, June worked at La Verendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances and on the houseboat at Dalseg’s Camp in Nestor Falls. She then worked at Larsson’s Camp in Nestor Falls in 1950, and it was there that she met the love of her life, Dimetrius “Matt” Hrychuk.
That love would last through 57 years of marriage after June and Matt were married in Stratton on May 8, 1952.
June’s life centered around her family. She had deep love for—and took great pride in—each of her five children, 10 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren.
June enjoyed sharing her children’s, grandchildren’s, and great-grandchildren’s accomplishments.
June also had a great desire for providing the best upbringing for her children that she could. This was done by her leading her life by example, by providing delicious cooking and baking, by keeping a spotless home, and by always being there for her children.
June’s children were comforted to know that she always would be there when they came home.
June was a deeply-religious person. She had great faith in her Saviour and attended Mass whenever possible. She also showed her faith by praying the Holy Rosary and to St. Teresa on a daily basis.
June was a very kind, gentle-hearted, humble person who cared a great deal for others. She cooked countless meals for friends and relatives, and the coffee pot was always on and the home baking came out as soon as company came.
Caring for other people continued to June’s final days, as she watched over and helped some special friends in the Emo Health Centre.
June always saw the good qualities in people and prayed for anyone who was less fortunate than herself.
June was predeceased by her husband, Matt; parents, Tom and Myrtle Jolicouer; brothers, Tom Jolicouer Jr. and Vincent Jolicouer; in-laws, Matt and Nettie Hrychuk; and brothers-in-law, Gordon Pearson, Mervin Benjamin, Bill Martin, and Peter, Paul, Wilbert, Walter, and Steve Hrychuk.
June is survived by her daughters, Patsy Hunter, Judy (Myron McCool), and Donna (Richard Brady); and sons, Ron (Patricia) and Terry.
Also surviving are her 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Gladys Martin, Shirley (Mike) Zdep, Eileen Pearson, and Margaret Benjamin; brothers, Armand (Maureen) and Allan (Joan) Jolicouer; and sisters-in-law, Gladys Jolicouer, Doreen Jolicouer, Mary (Ron) Bloom, Helen Thornton, Ellen Hrychuk, and Ann Flowerday.
June also is survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2014 from 7-9 p.m. at the Northridge Funeral Home in Emo.
Prayers will be offered at 7 p.m.
A funeral mass will be held Thursday, Nov. 27, 2014 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Emo.
Internment will take place next spring in the Emo Cemetery.
Following mass, a reception will take place at Northridge Funeral Home.
The pallbearers will be Daniel Hrychuk, Adam Brady, Aaron Brady, Keith Jolicouer, Gary Jolicouer, and Don Pearson.
The honourary pallbearers will be June’s sisters, Gladys Martin, Eileen Pearson, Shirley Zdep, and Margaret Benjamin, and her special friends, Ann Peterson, Erna Maunula, and Gertie Kamerman.
If desired, in memoriam donations may be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church c/o Northridge Funeral Home, P.O. Box 89, Emo, Ont., P0W 1E0.
Online condolences may be offered at www.northridgefuneralhome.com
Goodbye mom. Godspeed.