Born in Dana, Saskatchewan to John Sochaski and Anna (Lucyk), June was the last surviving member of her family. She was predeceased by her parents John and Anna, sisters Mary Wirtz, Anne Maruk, and brothers Pete, Mike and Roman. She is survived by her son Brian (Cathy), daughter Bev (Chuck), grandkids Taylor and Kyle and numerous nieces and nephews.
Having grown up on a prairie farm, June was no stranger to hard work and hardship. This formed many of her lifelong traits amongst these independence, loyalty, work ethic, adaptability and kindness. With her Ukrainian heritage, food was her love language. Everyone was always welcome at the dinner table for perogies and many baked goods.
In 1945 she moved to Toronto to build a new exciting life for herself. June was very active physically and socially. She loved to dance, played in a 5-pin bowling league and was a skillful crafter. She enjoyed travelling and hanging out with friends and neighbours. She was a loyal Blue Jay baseball fan all her life and watched most games. She was employed by Eaton’s and the Jimmy Pattison Sign Company until her retirement in 1992.
Family was everything to June. She was very proud of both her children and how they lived their lives and followed their passions. In 2000 she moved from Pickering, Ontario to Port Coquitlam to be closer to family and especially the grandchildren. To Taylor and Kyle she was known as GMA full of sass and quick wit always keeping them on their toes.
In recent years she resided at RJ Kent, a seniors independent living building, where the tenants became her second family. She was involved in many activities such as Wii bowling, puzzles, helping other residents in numerous ways and advocating on their behalf. June was highly skilled with handmade knitting and sewing products. She attended the Archbishop Carney Craft Fair every year to sell her wares. Her last craft fair was at 92! Although she had mobility issues, she enjoyed daily walks in her neighborhood up until the last few years.
She will leave a massive hole in our hearts and will be tremendously missed by all. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the RJ Kent Housing Society https://www.charitydata.ca/charity/rj-kent-housing-society/735768699RR0001/
or BC Cancer Foundation
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