Verda June Cole (née Rohrer)
June 16, 2013
Verda June Cole (née Rohrer)
Just days before her 90th birthday, surrounded by her loving family, on Sunday, June 16th, 2013, after an heroic struggle.
Dear Wife of Sydney (Syd) Cole (1920 – 2000) for 58 years. Cherished Mother of Barbara, David (Linda), Patti, Anne Norman (David), Bruce (Janie). Loving Grammy of Lindsay Duncan (Jamie), Adam Cole, Lesley-Anne Norman, Sarah Cole, Jeffrey Cole, Cole Tavener, Matthew Cole (Danielle), Jordan Cole, Susan Norman. Loving Great Grammy of Henry Atticus Duncan.
Dear Sister of Shirley Street. Beloved Aunt of Sharon Crawford (Gerard), Ken Crawford (Patricia), Ric Crawford (2012) (Donna), Gary Crawford (Barbara), Joe and Elaine Thomson, Betty Klein, Claire Calderozzi, Ruth Gibertti (Dave), Wayne, Dawn, as well as many cherished great-nieces and great-nephews.
June was predeceased by her precious Mother, Louise Frances Clements, and her dear Sister, Sylvia Bluebell Crawford.
June was born in London, Ontario, June 23rd, 1923, on her dear Mother’s birthday. She lived most recently at The Village of Glendale Crossing. June loved her new residence and received her many family and friends there from November, 2012.
June inspired a passion for words and music and “all things Art” in her loved ones. June’s wit and intellect are legendary. Mom was humble but everyone who met her easily understood the quality and value of this insightful and generous woman.
June recognized each person in her life as unique, appreciating and understanding each of our gifts. June shared this love and comfort even at the end.
Still, we say as we go –
“Strange to think, by the way,
Whatever there is to know,
That shall we know one day.”
The Cloud Confines (1881)
Dante Gabriel Rossetti
Friends will be received on Thursday from 2:00 – 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. as well as on Friday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Friday, June 21st, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of June are asked to please consider the Alzheimer Society of Canada.
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My condolences to your family at this time. We grew up next door to your Mom and Dad and loved them both dearly. We entertained them with our childhood antics and they were very gracious and put up with us. She was a very unique and generous Lady and I will miss her. Marg, Udo and family
Dear Barb, I am very sorry about the passing of June. I was very glad last June 23rd to get a chance to see 4 of my favourite people. Over 40 years ago, June gave me a needle point picture which I have hung proudly in my house. I feel it should be passed on to your family, if you wish. She raised a great family and I know that many of her qualities can be found in her children. Allan Webster
It was an honor to have known June. She had a presentence about her so graceful and refine. I think we became great friends and partners in crime, finding things to do at Glendale & Richmond Woods,Our walks around the community where such fun. She loved her family, you could tell, her eyes just sparkled when she spoke of any of her 5 kids or her cherished grandchildren or even Henry (she always sang I'm Henry the 8th I am).. I shall miss her deeply, but will always remember her smile and the things she taught me over the last 11/2 years.
We are so sorry and saddened to hear of your Mom's passing. We and our family ( Bernice, Michael, AnnMarie, Margaret, Joanne, Bernie and John) have very fond memories of June and your family from when we had lived as direct neighbours for many happy years in London. This friendship continued on even when we moved to another city. June holds a special place in our hearts We will miss her dearly. You are in our thoughts and prayers Love Bernie and Mary Mac Donald & Family
Bruce, Janie and family. We have had the absolute pleasure of knowing this great family for over 25 years. We love you all and just remember June is now with Sid, and watching over you. You are in our thoughts. Love always Rick and Linda
Sending our condolences to family and friends.....I had the wonderful fortune of meeting June and her daughters while being in the Sweet Adeline's London Chorus, and it's been such a treasure to have them in my life!! Sending hugs.......Love Maria ( Zimmermann family) xoxo
Though we are many miles away. And it is many years since we were all together This in no way diminishes the loss we both feel right now. "June" was sincerely loved and cherished. Our love to all the family and friends at this sad time...............June, God has you in his keeping, we have you in our hearts.
Our condolences and love to all the family. A special hug to Barb and Cole, who we have known especially, for many years. Your Mom and Grammy was a wonderful person, and you have such a treasure of great memories to carry you through the sad times and beyond. "Tea on the porch" awaits our reminiscences Barb.
I met June 45 years ago, as a member of Sweet Adelines. She encouraged her 3 daughters, Barb, Anne and Patti to join up and we shared many wonderful times together! A kind, caring and loving lady who, in addition to a great sense of humour, brought meaningful thoughts and insight into our lives. My deepest sympathy goes out to her loving friends and family. We now know that there's one more beautiful angel in heaven!
Thinking of you Bruce, Janie and your entire family at this sad time. It would have been nice to have met your mom, as she was surely a lovely lady, full of grace and kindness. Our prayers are love go out to you! Sincerely, Rob and Joanne McWade
My love and sympathy go out to Anne, Patti and family. I knew June slightly mostly through the talks you had had with her and relayed them on. She sounded like a wonderful person and Mother. You must have a multitude of memories that will get you through these next weeks. Thinking of you all. Michele
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Barb & Cole, We are very sorry to hear about the losss of your Mom/Grammy. She sounds like she was a very special lady. We have made a memorial donation to the Alzheimer Society. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this sad and difficult time.
~ Gary, Ina, Kristen & Jason McLeod