Sydney
It is with a heavy sad heart that we, the family, announce the passing of a beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, June (Fifield) Williams, age 85. June passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 9, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on June 30, 1936, in Sydney, June was the daughter of the late Edwin and Maude (Howell) Fifield.
June will be deeply missed by her loving and devoted husband, James ‘Jim’ Williams; daughter, Valerie (Charlie Jr) Edwards; son, David Williams, Alix, AB; grandchildren, Ronnie (Roxanne) Edwards, Dylan and Sydney Williams; great-grandchildren, Keygan and Lexi Edwards; sister, Mildred MacDonald; brothers, Edwin (Betty) Fifield, Ontario and Dr. Leonard Fifield, Halifax; brothers-in-law, Buddy Joseph and Ken Cross; sisters-in-law, Elsie (Fred) Furlong, Helen Williams, Edna Williams and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, June was predeceased by sisters, Dorothy ‘Dot’ Cross, and Shirley Joseph; brother, Art Fifield; sisters-in-law, Bernice Fifield and Carolyn Fifield and brother-in-law, Donald MacDonald.
June will be fondly remembered for her singing in the kitchen while cooking for family and friends who came home in the summer for a visit. She also enjoyed attending Bible study classes with her sister Millie.
A heartfelt thanks to the doctors and nurses of 4C at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital and Dr. Steven Hall and staff, VON day care program and New Dawn Home Care, and Maggie Roach-Ganaway for your support group meetings on Dementia. Special thanks to Cheryl Williams, Sharon and Brian MacNeil for your meals and your ongoing support to June through the years.
Their will be no visitation for the late June Williams. Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a later date.
Donations in memory of June may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Nova Scotia and the SPCA Cape Breton Branch.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
With Our Deepest Condolences Valerie, Mr. Williams and family,
Bob and I are do deeply saddened to hear of your mom’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. God bless… May your mom sing to the heavens. Xo
From: Joanne and Bob Beaton
Jim and family, I am so sorry to hear of June’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. June was always such a kind and gentle soul and will be missed by everyone who knew her.
From: Linda Smith
My sincere sympathy to you Valerie and your family.
From: Marilyn Bates
I am so so sorry to hear of June’s passing. She was a sweet lady .
So sorry for your loss Val and JR and all your family,Your mom always loved to sing and she always looked happy,I loved watching her on facbook singing her little heart out ,May She RIP.
Ronnie, Roxanne, Keygan and Lexi, so so sorry to hear of the passing of your Nana/GreatNana, thinking of you all during this difficult time, sending you big hugs, thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to you and your family Valerie! Your Mum was a beautiful lady! God bless. Hugs
Dear Jim and Family
We were so sorry to hear that June had passed. Our condolences to you all.
Please extend my heartfelt condolences for the passing of my Aunt June. There are so many wonderful memories of childhood stays with her and Uncle Jimmy. Her kindness and genuine caring for others will never be forgotten.
Frank and I would like to send our sincere condolences to Jim, Valerie and David along with their family. We used to have many a laugh about June and the book she wrote for Jim’s chores around the yard. She will be missed.
Valerie and Junior, so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you and all your family
Williams Family:
We were sorry to hear of June’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.
Dave and Mary French and family
Uncle Jimmy, Valerie, Junior, David and Families- Our hearts, love and prayers are with you all. June was such a kind person and always had a smile and kind word for everyone. We will miss her whenever we get together as a family. We were honored to have her for so many years.
Love Joyce, Francis and Family
Jim ,sorry to hear of June’s passing , thinking of you !
Valerie and family so sorry for your loss