A Mass of Christian Burial for June B. Fobare, age 78 of Rensselaer Falls, will be held at 10:00am on Friday February 1, 2019 at St. Mary’s Cathedral with Rev. Kevin O’Brien officiating. Burial will be in the spring at Notre Dame Cemetery.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday (Jan 31st) from 12:00pm-2:00pm & 4:00pm-6:00pm at the Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Mrs. Fobare passed away at her home early Wednesday morning (Jan 30, 2019) surrounded by her loving family.
Surviving are her three sons Steven (Gayle) Fobare, Wayne (Mary) Fobare and William (Julie) Fobare all of Rensselaer Falls; a sister Winnie James of Ingleside, Ontario Canada; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews & cousins.
June was predeceased by her husband Eugene in 2015; two brothers Stanley & Leslie Crites and two sisters Darlene Crites and Audrey Barkley.
She was born on June 27, 1940 in Farran Point, Ontario Canada, a daughter of the late Hersey & Ethel Crites. She attended Ingleside High School and later married Eugene L. Fobare on September 29, 1956 in Waddington.
June & her husband operated the family farm on the Johnson Road for many years. She was a member of the St. Raphael’s Catholic Church Alter & Rosary Society, and the Skirts –N- Flirts Square Dancing Club. She enjoyed dancing, playing cards, family gatherings, cooking, quilting, gardening, lawn care, traveling and going to the casino.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Rensselaer Falls Fire Department or Hospice and Palliative Care of St. Lawrence Valley. Condolences and fond memories can also be shared at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.
