5 June 1928 – 12 August 2023
5 June 1928 – 12 August 2023
Passed away peacefully on Saturday 12 August 2023, aged 95 years.
Much loved wife of the late Jim Shepherd and formerly of the late Buster Booth.
Cherished Mum of Wendy and the late Ian; Rex and Judy; Steph and Rex; Murray and Julie.
Loved Nana June to all her Grand, Great, and Great Great Grandchildren.
A service was held at the Port Albert Church, Church Hill Road, Port Albert on Saturday 2nd September at 1:00pm.
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The full service, the front page of the bookmark and the slide show are available on this page below.
Funeral service held at Port Albert Church
My dear nana the service we had today to celebrate your life was held in the best way possible. We had some tears we had some laughs. Most of all we shared the love we had for you. You were always my rock. Pulled me back up when I had every reason not to. I remember from a small child to being with you over the school holidays and I will remember all the great times we had collecting shells for the garden and bringing All the drift wood home. Love you forever and always nan 💗
Dear Auntie June, You have touched so many of our lives. A matriarch of our family. Always at family functions having laugh and enjoying yourself catching up with extended family. May you rest peacefully and know how much we love you ❤️
Dear nan I will always treasure the memories we had together Thank you for being my nan love always Katrina and family
A lovely lady who touched so many people’s lives and left everlasting memories. Our deepest sympathy to all her family . Now at peace .
Auntie June, you were the greatest Aunt to everyone in my family. I loved my school holidays visiting the farm. Way back in 1978 you graced Australia with your presence for my Wedding. Then you continued the Wedding visits for both of my children in 2004 and 2007. Your love is remembered by all of us across the ditch. Glenis Smith (Niece) and Family
Death leaves heartache no one can heal..memories are treasures no one can steal..some may forget you..now that your gone....But we will remember no matter how long..You will always stay loved and remembered in everyday.. Will miss your phone calls and cheeky laugh...You were a great mum and loved by all. Cherished memories will stay in our hearts forever xx
Dear Nana, how lucky we were to have you for so long. I will miss our visits and phone calls. You were always interested and you always remembered. Love Michelle
Dear Nana June, I am so lucky to have had you as a Nana, solid and steady, genuine and interested in life with all your friends and dancing and games, you cared for me, always remembered me. I loved our lunches, your voice I can still hear, I love you and am so grateful for you. Love Renae xxx
Thank you for being such an awesome Auntie for nearly 70 years! My earliest memories are staying on your farm at Pt Albert. When we moved to Leigh, a highlight was being able to see you more. Tony and I will miss our conversations and your laughter.
Dear Nana June, I will miss the obligatory Hello kiss, my birthday calls and the sound of your laugh when we told you naughty jokes or were having you on 😉 I love you xx
Dear Nana, I will miss the obligatory kiss hello, my birthday calls and your laugh when we were telling you a joke or having you on. 😉 We love you xxx
To our dear ❤️ Aunty June I will miss my birthday call this year as you always rang on my birthday We love you to bits .Will be sadly missed
Mum, we will certainly miss that smiley face. And miss ringing every couple of nights for a chat to tell you what's happening in the world. You gave so much to everyone in the family, and beyond and always looked on the bright side of life. Never complained about anything and never forgot those two words - thank you.. What a delight you were to everyone. You will never be forgotten ❤️❤️ Thank you.
I miss you so so much June, you were always there for me. Always at my children's birthdays, always helping out. I loved working in your garden with you. After I left Wellsford we'd chat on the phone often and you loved hearing all my adventures on the mountain and with kiwi work. You taught me so much. I count you among my best friends. I will always miss you terribly. My life us richer for you. Thank you.
We miss you mum. I keep waiting for the phone to ring from you, but no more!. Thanks for being my Mum and Nana June to my kids. Thanks for always being there when I was sick or just needed you. Thanks for the laughter particularly when Wendy was there too. Thanks for the values you instilled in us all. Thanks for everything you did for others. Thanks for being a great Mother in Law - Rex and you had a special connection, I think you worried more about him than me :) And Thanks for being you. We have so many great memories, I love that whenever I look at a photo with you in it, you have a smile on your face. Or you are cuddling one of your many grandies. We miss you mum.
Funeral service held at Port Albert Church

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