Obituary of June Woodman

Audrey “June” Woodman

December 11, 1932 – November 2, 2021

Audrey June Woodman a member of the Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte and life-long member of All Saints Church, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 2^nd, 2021, in her 89^th year at Hospice Quinte Stan Klemencic Care Centre, Belleville, Ontario. Funeral Services were held on Friday, November 5^th, 2021. Cremation followed and a private family service was held on Friday, November 12^th, 2021, at All Saints Cemetery.

The family of the late Audrey June Woodman wish to extend sincere thanks to Michelle, Judy, and Mike at MJ Smith & Son Funeral Home, Deseronto for their amazing care. Nephews Larry, Jim, Jack, Ted, Kevin, and Tom Green for being pallbearers. A special thanks to Rod & Lisa Brant-Francis, All Saints Anglican Church for the many uplifting visits and kind words; Sandra John for visiting with her, Andrea Campbell, NP at the Napanee Area Community Health Centre, Kaila Lewis and the MBQ team at Tyendinaga Home and Community Care, Carrie Jacklin (her Personal Support Worker), Dr. Brittany Dyer (Quinte Healthcare), Heather Box and Becky (Occupational Therapist) from Home and Community Care Support Services (South East); and the team at Hospice Quinte Stan Klemencic Care Centre for the compassionate care she and our family received. Thank you for the Memorial donations to All Saints Anglican Church, Canadian Diabetes Association and Hospice Quinte and for the floral tributes, sympathy cards phone calls and food.

Predeceased by her parents Dorothy “Mae” Maracle and Henry “Leonard” Hill, her beloved husband John “Lloyd” Woodman and her siblings Loreen (Hugh), Calvin (Evelina), Betty (Arthur), and Delbert “Sonny” (Betty). She was born and raised in Oshawa and returned home to Tyendinaga after her husband retired from General Motors.

Aunt June was a beloved Cousin, Auntie and Great-Auntie to many nieces, nephews and their families and will be remembered for her love of music, dancing and singing. One would often here her singing while she was cooking and baking in the kitchen. She also made a mean banana cake that family would often request when visiting. She was also a competitive Euchre player who did not like to lose! Lovingly remembered by Wendy and Bobby (Carol), David (Debbie), Bonnie (Tom), Larry (Susan), Janice (Renee), Sandy (Brian), and Ted (Janet), Jim (Annemieke), Leanne (Rob), Dorothy (Jack), and Kevin (Maureen) and is sadly missed by sister-in-law Betty and best friend Theda.

June passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 2^nd, 2021, in her 89^th year surrounded by family. She was a loved Auntie/mother to many nieces, nephews and their families Wendy and Bobby; David, Bonnie, Larry, Janice, Sandy, and Ted; Jim, Leanne, Dorothy, and Kevin; and will be sadly missed by sister-in-law Betty and best friend Theda. Predeceased by her beloved husband John “Lloyd” Woodman and her siblings Loreen, Calvin, Betty, and Sonny. Visitation will be held at M.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home, 78 Centre Street, Deseronto, Ontario K0K 1X0 613-396-2310 on Thursday, November 4^th from 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Funeral Service will be held at All Saints Church, Ridge Road, Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory on Friday, November 5^th at 11:00am. Memorial donations to All Saints Anglican Church,  Hospice Quinte or the Canadian Diabetes Association  would be appreciated.

Due to COVID restrictions we kindly asked that family and friends who will be attending the visitation and/or Funeral, be respectful of one another and practice physical distancing outside and inside the funeral home and church and face masks are required.