ROURKE: June Leone
Posted By On April 2, 2026 @ 12:00 AM In Goderich, Obituary | 31 Comments
Passed away peacefully at Alexandra Marine and General Hospital, Goderich, on Thursday, April 2nd, 2026. Loving mother of Heather and Calvin Martin. Kevin and Kim Clark. Barb Clark and Shaun Wencel.
Cherished grandmother and great grandmother of Laura Taillon, Emmett and Callen, Shelby and Brad Blanchard, Eloise and Sophie, Shayna Clark and Denver Charlebois, Savanna. Stepmother of Bob and Michelle Rourke, Kervin and Deb Rourke, Charlene and Greg Beacom. Step grandmother and great grandmother of Owen and Sharon Rourke, Kallie and Trent. Justin Rourke. Marla and Chris Siemon, Leah, Grace, and Violet. Patrick Rourke and Brennley. Curtis and Danielle Beacom, Cameron and Brooklynn. Matt
and Emma Beacom, Eli and Henry. Also survived by her sisters Elma Jenkins, Isabelle Doherty, sister-in-law Doris Clark and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husbands, John Clark (1980) and Murray Rourke (2005), Infant son David Clark (1960), son Murray Clark (1989), and great grandson Askel Taillon (2012). Also
predeceased by siblings and in-laws, Elsie and Bill Hardy, Margaret and Lloyd Brindley, Mary and Lorne Hasty, Adeline and Clarence Allin, Wes and Kay Nivins, Ike and Beatrice Nivins, Betty and Dave Sproul, Frank Doherty, Grace and Dougall Clutton, Leonard Jenkins, Jim Clark, Joan and John Gibson and Donna Rourke.
Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of June’s life will be held at the Goderich Legion on Friday April 17th, 2026 from 2-6 pm. Memorial donations to the charity of your choice, gratefully acknowledged.
Condolences for the family of “ROURKE: June Leone”
My sincere sympathy at this sad time. I will miss her biweekly phone calls and visits at her place She always had a smile and always happy and cheerful whenever you seen her.
De Family. We always enjoyed seeing June and having lovely chats. June was always friendly and kind. We wish to express our deepest sympathy to you. May you cherish June’s memory.
My condolences to all of Junes family!!
Our condolences to the family of Aunt June.
Our deepest sympathies on June’s passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. She will be remembered fondly by us all.
Ralph,Cheryl Nivins and family
June was one of the most lovely ladies! She was often seen walking, always stopping to chat whenever we seen her.
She will be missed by many! Please accept our sincere condolences.
Sincere condolences to all of June’s family and friends; she was such a nice and friendly lady.
My sincere condolences on the passing of your Mom. She was such a sweet lady and I always enjoyed chatting with June. Sue (Chisholm) Franken.
To June’s family: I have many memories of years gone by with ( as I referred to her as Aunt June) and the Clark family. She always had a beautiful smile and a good conversation. The word LADY certainly fit June. Connie (Young) and John Harrison.
We were sorry to learn of June’s passing, and to all the Clark, Rourke, & Nivins families we extend our sincere condolences. RIP now June.
My sincere condolences to you all on the passing of June.
June was a lovely person and I always enjoyed talking with her.
So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing – you are in my thoughts.
Our sincerest condolences to the family of June. You are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
June was a very kind lady and great neighbour. I enjoyed my conversations with her whenever our paths crossed. I will miss her. Sincerest condolences to all of June’s family.
Our sympathy to you all. June was a lovely lady. Over the years we had many laughs and good conversations. She will be missed but you will have many wonderful memories to keep her close.
So sorry to hear of June passing . She was a great lady and loved doing her hair at the We Cut It shop . Going to miss the great conversation with her and the best shortbread cookies at Christmas.❤️
My sincere condolences. I enjoyed meeting June very often over the years on her daily walks with Barb. She certainly was an inspiration for how active a 90 year old lady can be!
Sincere condolences to all of June’s family.
Thinking of you all!
Heather & Family
Very sorry to hear that your Mom passed away, she will always be in your heart!
Our deepest sympathy. June was a beautiful woman inside and out. Thinking of you all!
Vicki Lobb(Beattie)
Dear June’s family – you are in my special thoughts with sympathy.
June was special to know – and remember.
Cecelia Denomme
We are sorry to hear of June’s passing. A neighbour and friend to our family for many years. May she rest in eternal peace. Joanne (Buchanan) Downs and family
So sorry to hear of Junes passing, she was a wonderful lady to work for and chat with.
Since condolences to all her family!
Diana Little
Thinking of all of you in this difficult time. Your mom was a great person, so well liked. She will be missed.
My condolences to all of June’s family. May you always treasure your memories she left for you to cherish.
Kevin, Kim, Barb and family,
Sending our deepest condolences to you all. We are thinking of you.
Steve and Angie
My Condolences to all in your Family. I always looked forward to events where we could come together and catch up with each other. I will always remember your beautiful smile and your enthusiasm to share when Special Times brought us together over these many years. Rest in Peace and know that you are missed. My first memory goes back to John and Joan’s Wedding along with other gatherings!
June was a wonderful lady and a great neighbour, she will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
June’s family: Our sincere condolences to all of the family, I (Linda) have know June for many years, she and her first husband John were very good friends with my sister Joyce and her husband Lorne Hackett. June was a lovely lady and always had a smile. Keep all your great memories and smile when you think of them.
John and Linda (Little) MacDonald
My sincere and deepest condolences Barb, Heather and all Family. Such a lovely woman.
Thinking of you all.
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