BOWERS, June Margaret:
Peacefully, on Friday, 6 February 2026.
Dearly loved wife of the late Wattie, loved mother of Susan and mother in law of Michael (deceased), and Gavin. A much loved grandmother and great-grandmother to many. Loved eldest daughter of Ada and Arthur Glessing (both deceased). A dearly loved eldest sister of Carole and Pat (deceased), Suzanne and Barrie, Keith and Johanna and Lesley (lil sis). A very loved aunty, great-aunty and a very special AJ. Loved by Kevin and family.
“Resting peacefully now”.
Messages to the ‘Bowers Family’ can be sent c/- Grinter’s Funeral Home, 3 Hallys Lane, Cambridge 3434 or in June’s online tribute book on this page.
A memorial service for June will be held at the Turua Hall, 476 Hauraki Road, Turua on Saturday, 21 February at 11.00 am.
14 Messages:
I hold fond memories seeing AJ when back in NZ, always enjoyed good banter. You shared family stories and kindness. I wish I could be there on Saturday to say farewell with family and celebrate you, but living in Perth makes that difficult. Always in our hearts Jacqueline (nee Middleton), Roy, Ashley and Isabella, love to all oooxxx
A dearly loved cousin of Helen Fallow (nee Scott) Canberra.
I have many happy memories spent with June in my childhood and later in life over lunch or that coffee that we both enjoyed so much.
Those memories will never fade.
Helen Fallowv
How I so very loved my sister June so I thought on my Nigels behalf would share the following recent texting between here and England.
Advised him June ….had passed 3 am last night xxxxx Mum….. ..Are you OK Mum?…….Yes had a lovely farewell with my sister June know she is at peace now.xxxx That’s so nice mum. I’m really glad the boys saw Aunty June while in NZ and that that we both recently visited her again also ….Yes was so special and with love….butterfly’s all around….know June at peace now as I am also….love you, Nigel. Mum xxx
A loved Aunty of which I had to remind my son Daryl when he gave me his 21st Thank You Notes to post.
Now 21 no more Aunty or Uncle he had decided …..has always been Aunty and always will be and always has been!
Barrie and June had a real soft spot for each other and June you and I had a thing about the Wise Old Owl and your knitting perfection personified my knitting daring to be different many a laugh we did have,
Always in my heart with love, Suzanne.
Hi I am John Scott, a second cousin to June. I always have happy memories of June. When my parents would call on Uncle Arthur and Auntie Ada when they lived on the corner of Banks Street and Queen Street, June and Carole would make a big fuss of my sister Helen and I by pushing us around on a tricycle and was there also a pedal car or a trolley? I can’t remember now. Anyway they would push us around on the footpath outside their place and if Helen and I happen to be in Pollen St and be passing Uncle Arthur’s Shop. June was always very welcoming and pleased to see us and years later when my wife Margaret and I called in to June in her Richmond Street house we were always made to feel very welcome, always pleased to see us. We will miss you June
Hi I am John Scott, a second cousin to June. I always have happy memories of June. When my parents would call on Uncle Arthur and Auntie Ada when they lived on the corner of Banks Street and Queen Street, June and Carole would make a big fuss of my sister Helen and I by pushing us around on a tricycle and was there also a pedal car or a trolley? I can’t remember now. Anyway they would push us around on the footpath outside their place and if Helen and I happen to be in Pollen St and be passing Uncle Arthur’s Shop. June was always very welcoming and pleased to see us and years later when my wife Margaret and I called in to June in her Richmond Street house we were always made to feel very welcome, always pleased to see us. We will miss you June
AJ,
It’s so hard to say goodbye to a wonderful piece of my second family. I will miss you, your laugh, your generosity, and how your face would light up when Fi and I would give you a little ‘fashion show’ after our shopping trips.
How special it has been to also call you AJ. I know you you were well cared for and well loved.
Rest in peace, friend.
Kayla
Sending so much love to you all during this sad time. Charlie, Issey and Bec
June & I shared so much fun & laughter over so many years.Just for one example: Each Melbourne Cup Day,at the various venues showing the running of the Cup, we would dress to impress.It worked,& we always won ‘best dressed’ bottle of red wine,chocolates flowers etc. We were forever buddies over so many precious happy years.RIP my dearest friend.
June & I shared so much fun & laughter over so many years.Just for one example: Each Melbourne Cup Day,at the various venues showing the running of the Cup, we would dress to impress.It worked,& we always won ‘best dressed’ bottle of red wine,chocolates flowers etc. We were forever buddies over so many precious happy years.RIP my dearest friend.
June – honest, caring, with a heart of gold. Loyal to a fault, she gave herself unselfishly to helping others.
She always appreciated the help, care and time that Lesley, Hamish and Fiona gave her.
Very happy memories of a truly honest and caring lady.
It was a priviledge knowing you June!
❤️
Rest in peace Grandma, thank you for been a wonderful grandma im glad you got to meet your great children.
Thank you for the memories you shared with us of all the things that we missed out on and showing us about Cousins we have never meet.
Uncle Gav and my dad Kevin condolences to you at this very sad time.
Sending love to you all .
REST IN PEACE LOVLEY SISTER,WILL MISS OUR BANTER,SO GLADE THE PAIN IS GONE,WILL ALWAYS BE A SPECIAL SPOT IN MY HEART FOR YOU
I have known June for the past 30 odd years. A wonderful caring lady with strong family ties. She loved her knitting. She made several beautiful intricate baby shawls in 2 and 3 ply wool. Not a stitch out of place. Her knitting didn’t stop there. She knitted for Lesley and her family as well as her many other family members.June has a lovely sense of humour and loved the gentle teasing of Hamish and Fiona- their AJ, even when she got annoyed that she had been tricked. Lots of joint laughter always followed the teasing. June always appreciated the care and love provided by Little Sis, not only over many years while she lived in Thames, but also on her extended holidays in Cambridge, then latterly when she was in care at Bupa. Rest in peace June, zI will miss our lovely chats over the years.
Dearest big sis of Lesley, lil sis. And dearly loved AJ of Hamish, Sharon and Fiona, and great AJ to Blakely. We have done so much together and shared some beautiful memories. We will miss you heaps. We know you’re at peace.
Always in our hearts.
We love you AJ ❤️