In a room filled with love — in her home that has always been filled with love — June’s spirit passed on. Waiting to welcome her were her best friend and sweetheart, Everett, and many family members and friends who love her.

June Marie Pallin (nee Marchant) was born June 28, 1931, daughter of Jessie and Charles Marchant. She was one of seven children, two of whom died very young. She was raised with four sisters, from eldest to youngest, Edith Ashton, June Pallin, Nancy Long, Helen Warner and Diana Blair, three of whom have predeceased her.

June loved to dance, and this is how she met Ev in 1950, at a dance at the Masonic Hall in Toronto. While dating, June and Ev studied with missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and were baptized on December 18, 1952. Since that time, she has devoted her life to serving the Lord, her family, friends and community.

June and Ev married on July 2, 1952, and soon after they started their large family. June loved being a mother and full-time homemaker, happily raising eight children and later adopting another, all of whom revere and adore her. Her and Ev’s family has since grown to 104 members. Even with a full house of children, their door was always open, often welcoming strangers into their home for meals and/or offering a temporary place to live when needed.

June’s life has been one of quiet and consistent service, never basking in the limelight, even though her talents are many. To name just a few: seamstress, baker, candy maker, gardener, camper, organizer and swimmer. Her spiritual talents include listening; accepting, including and respecting others; not complaining; seeing the best in everyone; forgiving; and never gossiping.

June loves the outdoors, and other than home, her favourite place to be is at the family cottage on Cordova Lake, where she and Ev created more than just happy memories. The cottage has become a sacred place for her family because of the deep connections that were fostered between people and nature there. She taught her children and grandchildren to love and respect nature and its inhabitants. She removed any fear of swimming through seaweed by calling it her underwater garden. She delighted in the sun dancing on the water and referred to its sparkle as diamonds, causing the family to affectionately call them “Grandma’s diamonds.” She would encourage us to stop and listen to the sound of wind whistling through the trees. She initiated many late-night trips to the deck or boathouse roof to marvel at the stars. She loved a full moon, and cottage trips often coincided with the full moon. She could identify many birds and enjoyed caring for them. She loved the rain and was happy to swim in it or sit on the porch and enjoy a lightning storm.

Her service in the Church was extensive. A favourite calling was scouting as Akela with the Cub Scouts. She has served in almost every capacity, including as Relief Society president, Young Women president, Primary president, seminary teacher, Toronto Ontario Temple matron and Georgia Atlanta Mission leader. Her motivation for service has always been an unwavering love of God and His children.

In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make a donation through the Light the World Giving Machines at the Toronto Eaton Centre or extend a kindness to someone in need.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, November 24, 2024 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at Turner & Porter Funeral Home, Peel Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga.

June will be interred at Fife Cemetery, Peterborough on Tuesday, November 26, 2024.

A Memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 95 Melbert Road, Etobicoke followed by a reception.

To view the Service Online and live via the Zoom platform, you can either click on the LIVESTREAM button below or enter the Meeting ID and PW manually into Zoom. A copy of the Memorial service program can be found in the Photo Gallery.

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