Obituary of June Verbruggen
VERBRUGGEN: June ( Morrice) -
February 16, 1935 - August 26, 2022
June passed away at Copper Terrace surrounded by the love of her family.
Predeceased by her husband Peter A. Verbruggen and sisters Joyce, Margaret and brother Robert, sisters-in-law Elsie and Shirley.
Loving mother of Penny (Andrew), Bonnie (Bill 2019) and Kim. Sister-in-law to Mary Debusschere and Dorothy (Al) Maier.
Adoring grandmother to Jessica, Jeremy (Rose), Zoë and one great-grandchild Makenzie who brought her great happiness, as well as many wonderful nieces and nephews.
Dearly missed by her great friend Gayle Martens as well as Donna and Eric Latford.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the nurses, PSWs and staff from Copper Terrace who became a second family to June.
June retired from Navistar after many years of service. She enjoyed travelling with family and friends.
Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham on Wednesday, August 31, 2022 from 6:00 - 8:00pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 180 Wellington St W, Chatham at 11:00am on Thursday, September 1, 2022. Interment to follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, Chatham.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of June to the Parkinson Society.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
McKinlay Funeral Home, 459 St. Clair Street, Chatham, 519-351-2040
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