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June Mary Ferreira

06/18/1939 - 05/18/2021

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Obituary For June Mary Ferreira

June Ferreira passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 18, 2021. Born in Providence RI she was the daughter of Frank C. Harvey and Pearl (Sullivan) Harvey. She is survived by her husband James Ferreira of 60 years, her three sons Michael, David, and Steven Ferreira, daughters in-law Jeanne and Laura, and five grandchildren Benjamin, Abigail, Noah, Mason and Tenley Ferreira.

June established a successful hairdressing career at a very young age due to her social and caring nature towards people in which then led into a long career with Roger Williams college as their main receptionist and greeter throughout the eighties and nineties eventually retiring in 2004.

June was very outgoing, loving and caring towards friends, and always supportive to everyone she knew. She had always put family and friends first before herself and was the go-to close friend and mother that every family would strive to have. There were two things June did enjoy doing for herself and that was working in the yard and arts & crafts.

She has lived in Warren for over 24 years, coming from Bristol. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Church.

Her funeral will be held Tuesday May 25,2021 at 8:30am from the SMITH FUNERAL and MEMORIAL SERVICES, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00am in St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol.

Burial will follow in North Burial Ground, 1081 Hope Street, Bristol.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Tuesday morning from 8:30 - 9:30 am.

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  • 05/27/2021

    Dear Jim and Family. My thoughts and sympathies are with you. A wonderful lady who was loved by so many. Her charming personality put everyone at ease. I am sorry I was unable to see you during your moment of sorrow, however, I was unaware. I have many memories of the good times we had together. I hope your memories of her and the good times you had together will give you the strength to endure her absence. May she Rest in Peace.

  • 05/26/2021

    Dear Jim, Mike, David, Steven and all of June's family-I am deeply sorry for your loss. I loved working with June at RWU and was blessed to develop a dear friendship. The students loved their time with June and she always made them feel at "home". June made me and my family feel part of your family with a lot of love and a ton of laughter. Prayers, love and comfort-Heidi Hartzell, Bristol

  • 05/25/2021

    Mike, Steve and the rest of the family. Sending you all my deepest condolences and prayers! Charly Pacheco Miami, Florida

  • 05/25/2021

    June and her parents, Pearl and Frank, were very special to my family. They lived close by and our families were very close when I was growing up. June would babysit all three of the Perry kids. She would always ask about my parents whenever our paths crossed. She was caring, wonderful and loving. The Perrys wish to send our heartfelt condolences to the Ferreira family.

  • 05/25/2021

    When my family and I moved to Rhode Island in 1978 June and Jimmy were the first to welcome us "carpetbaggers" to Bristol. Through Bristol Rotary Jimmy and I became good friends. One day I commented on Jim's haircut (it was always impeccable). Without hesitation, he said "Thanks. My wife June cuts my hair and I'm sure she'll cut yours too." The very next Sunday my family and I were invited to the Ferreira home for a haircut and dinner. June was my hairdresser from that day forward. We have maintained that friendship all these years, even after I moved from Bristol in 1983. June was a lovely and gracious lady who always had a kind word for anyone she met. I always looked forward to seeing her and Jimmy any time I returned to Rhode Island. That friendship remains to this day. God bless you June!!

  • 05/25/2021

    Dear, Jimmy,Mike,Steve,and Dave, My deepest symphathies for your loss.

  • 05/24/2021

  • 05/24/2021

    I met June in1989 and from then until the day she retired we where so close . I would give her breaks as receptionist for lunch , but we would talk about everything, even when I was deciding to get married. She had such a great motherly sense for advice along with a great sense of humor ! She was one of the most wonderful people I have ever met. There are so many stories to tell that it would take the rest of my lifetime to tell. I just regret I did not call her three weeks ago when I retired like I planned to, rather opted to wait til after my surgery. To Jim and Family Iknow you are all missing her and there will be a empty space, But believe as I do that she was such a wonderful person that only God could have sent an angel like her to all of us , But he needed her back, and one day we will all be reunited with his angel June again. TO All the family Be at Peace . For She will Rest in Peace ~Edward Ragosta

  • 05/23/2021

    Mr. Ferreira, Mike, Dave, & Steve, I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. Spending many years as next door neighbors, we share memories I will never forget. I hope all the good memories can help you all through this tragic time. Sincerely, Denny Cabral

  • 05/22/2021

    June was such a positive and caring person. Friendly, reliable and so much fun to be with. I've thought of her often since I left Roger Williams. I am deeply saddened by her passing. You have my deepest condolences. Michael Cunningham

  • 05/21/2021

    June passed away on a sunny afternoon leaving behind a treasure-trove of memories of her beautiful spirit. She really knew how to make everyone feel special. At every holiday and family occasion June made sure that, whether you were Gluten or Lactose Intolerant or just plain picky, you had a treat to enhance the celebration. No one was ever more caring and thoughtful than June. She will forever be missed and impossible to forget.

  • 05/21/2021

    Dearest Jim and Sons: I just read the obituary on June and am in awe to see her beautiful face looking at me and a write up telling me that she passed away peacefully. I worked with June at June - Rose Salon in Warren for a number of years. June had such a comittment with her customers that was so loving to watch. We always knew when June had arrived to start working for in the distance you could hear that bubbly laugh and the final line of some story she was telling someone that was hilarious. June would drive Rose, the owner of the salon crazy for she would put phony names of customers in the appointment book so she could take a break when she felt she deserved one. I will surely remember her as such a good, loving and caring friend who every time we bumped into each other she would welcome me with open arms along with a big hug and kiss with her famous smile. I am so proud to have known June for all these years and to have been chosen by her to be a close friend. She was a ray of sunshine no matter where she was and a barrel of laughs no matter the mood in the room. She was loved by many and will be missed by the same. I am so glad you were with her when she passed because your mother was there when you took your first breath and you were there for her when she took her last. Not many get that opportunity in life, I'm one of them. June, may you rest in peace my friend, and know that one day you will be reunited with your family once they complete their journey as you have, and you'll all be able to pick up where you left off from when you said goodbye. Love you my friend. Linda Pin hero Sylvia

  • 05/21/2021

  • 05/20/2021

    Dear Jim, Mike, Dave, and Steve: Please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. June was always a pleasure to speak to. She was so kind and cheerful. May your many happy memories of her bring you peace and comfort. My thoughts and prayers are with you during the difficult time.

  • 05/20/2021

    When June retired from RWU as the switchboard operator I was fortunate enough to be hired for the position. After a difficult conversation with a caller I called June at home and asked how she handled unpleasant people. She said the more unpleasant they got the nicer she got! Best advise should could have given me and exactly the way she lived her life! You will be missed, June.

  • 05/20/2021

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