JUNE LORRAINE YATES

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JUNE LORRAINE YATES

On January 17, 2023, passed away peacefully in Victoria, BC at age 99. Originally from Winnipeg, MB, she was predeceased by her parents, David and Ada, husband Dennis and brother Dave.
June worked in her younger years in a variety of administrative jobs and with CN Telegraphs in Winnipeg. Married life brought children and her lifelong passion for volunteering began as she raised her family. With a family relocation to Victoria, BC, June volunteered for decades with schools, education programs, art programs, the swim program for handicapped children, the Senior's Support Home at St. Anthony's, the Metchosin Community House Seniors Program and her great volunteer love - 13 years at Victoria General Hospital in the Emergency and Pediatric Wards. In 2018, June was recognised by The District of Metchosin as their Pioneer of the Year.
June is survived by sons, Dave (Deborah) and Ian, grandsons, David (Alison) and James, step-granddaughter Candace (Michael) and dearly loved cousins, Sherrie (Roy) and Audrey and all her wonderful Manitoba family.
Many thanks to the medical practitioners and staff at the The Priory in Victoria, BC for the caring and friendship they provided in her final years.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Feb 04, 2023