Victoria Mines
The family of June E. (Dickson) Usher are saddened to announce her passing on Sunday, February 2, 2025, at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney, after a brief illness.
Born on August 31, 1942, June is predeceased by her parents, Maurice and Elizabeth Dickson, and her son, Corporal John Usher.
Very proud and thankful for her grandchildren and known by many who loved her as ‘Nanny’, June is survived by her husband of 64 years, Nicholas Usher; brother, Maurice Dickson; sister, Annemarie Dickson; children, Rosemary Usher, London, ON, Darlene Aucoin, AB, and David Usher (Chris), London, ON; grandchildren, Crystal, Erina, Daniel, Matthew, Ethan, Adam, Jonathan, and Rebecca, and great-grandchildren, Emily, Grace, Shawn, and Freya.
June was a 48-year lifetime member of The Army Navy and Airforce Unit 270, 22 years Militia Reserve, Lifetime member of Navy League of Canada and a volunteer for The Salvation Army, Legions and Sea Cadets. She was awarded CD/CD1, Queens Silver, Queens Gold and Governor General’s Volunteer Sovereign metals.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the excellent care June received from the nurses in the ICU and Palliative Care units of the CBRH.
June always said that when you meet a military member you should shake their hand or buy them a coffee.
Visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of June Usher will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier on Saturday, February 8, 2024. A gathering of family and friends will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. with the memorial service to follow at 2 p.m. in the All Faith Chapel with Rev. Sheldon Chant officiating. Privat family interment will take place in St. Alphonsus Cemetery, Victoria Mines, at a later date.
For those unable to attend Live Streaming is available on our website. Click Here:
Memorial Service for the Late June Usher
Donations in memory of June may be made to The Salvation Army or Food Banks.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Maurice, Ann Marie,and Junes husband and children. My prayers and condolences on the loss of June. May she rest in peace.
From: Rita ( McCarthy) Woodland
Maurice, Annmarie, Nick and all of June’s family, I am very sorry and saddened to hear that June has passed. Please accept my condolences. May she rest in peace. From: Peter MacNeil
Nicky, I am so sorry for your loss. I cannot imagine the pain and heartache you’re feeling. I am praying for your peace and comfort. From: Iris ( Higginbotham) Carlson
Our deepest sympathy for your loss.
Bud Maclean and family. Thoughts and prayers are with at this time
From: Allan Maclean
RIP June. I was proud to call you a friend and will miss our chats. The world was a better place because you were in it. Condolences Nick and family. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
Nicky and family. So sorry to hear of June’s passing. Hugs to you all at this very difficult time.
Hold onto the precious memories.
Sheldon and Audrey (Baker) Macleod
Nickie and family, My condolences to you and your family on June’s passing. She was a wonderful lady. Hugs to the family
My deepest Condolences to Nick, Rosemary, Darlene, David and families and friends. Thank you for your Service, Dear June, and may you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this terrible sad time. God Bless.
My deepest condolences Nick (Dad) Rosemary Darlene David and families for the lost of June (Mom). I will miss spending time with her when I get down home. Sorry I could not make it home at this time. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take care Love you all.
Nicky,Rosemary,Darlene and David.My deepest condolences to you all on Junes passing. May her soul rest in peace
My Deepest Condolences to Nick and and family. May June Rest In Peace.
I am so very sorry to hear of June’s passing. Bill and I send our deepest condolences to the family.
To Nick, Rosemary, Darlene, and David- we are still trying to process the news of June’s passing. Please accept our sincere condolences at this terrible time . May God give you the strength to get through these days. You are so lucky to have each other for comfort- hug each other and stay strong.
RIP June
I am sorry to hear this news. My condolences to Nick and family.
so sorry for your loss nick and family my condolences
My deepest Condolences to Nick, Rosemary, Darlene, David and families and friends. Thank you for your Service, Dear June, and may you rest in peace. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this terrible sad time. God Bless.
To Nick and family especially David my sincere condolences to you all. She was a wonderful caring lady. Pat Jones
To Nick and family,So sorry to hear of Junes passing, she was a great friend of the Dawe family and is in our thoughts and prayers.
Harold and Louise Dawe
Abbotsford B.C
So sad..our condolences to Nick,Rosemary,Darlene and David .. thank you for your service June..fly high and Rest In Peace
Nick and family, Frank and I were sorry to hear about June’s passing. I will always remember her volunteering for the Poppy campaign and being the Silver Cross mother for Branch 128. May her memories help you during this difficult time.
Nick and family our condolences on June’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs Anne and Doug
Nick and family our condolences on June’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Hugs Anne and Doug