une Lillian Kinsman (nee Fangrad), age 86 of Stratford passed away peacefully surrounded by family on April 20, 2022. Born in Hanover, daughter of the late Edward and Ruth (Hopkins) Fangrad.
Beloved wife for 55 years of Don. Loving mother of Richard (Elaine), Susan Kinsman, Jani Klassen (Herman). Grandmother of Melissa Page (Ben), Michelle Balzer (Jacob), Marianne Hunsberger (Jordan), Evan Kinsman, Alexandra Kinsman, Jacob Walker, Benjamin Klassen, Jamey Klassen and great grandmother of Atreyu, Ember, Kieri, Noella, Evelyn and Juniper (Junie). Sister of Grace Uloth (Dieter), David Fangrad (Ellen). Also survived by nieces and nephews.
June graduated from Teacher’s College (Stratford Normal School) at the top of her class. She began her teaching career at Falstaff School. She cultivated rich friendships at Stayner Missionary Church camp. June loved music! She always had a song in her voice and tucked in her heart. June will be missed by her feathered friends at the river. She was Stratford’s beloved “Swan Lady” for many years and attracted both the birds and the tourists. During her retirement, she served as a volunteer for the Stratford Hospital auxiliary and was actively involved in various ministries at her church. She faithfully prayed for her children and clung to 3 John verse 4 “I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth”.
A private family interment will be held at Avondale Cemetery. Visitation at the W.G. Young Funeral Home, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Friday, April 29, from 5-8:30 p.m. The Celebration of Life service will be held at Elgin Missionary Church on Saturday, April 30, at 2:00 p.m. All are welcome. Masks are required. In honour of June, memorial donations may be made to Evergreen Christian Ministries (Stayner Camp), Rotary Hospice Stratford Perth or Elgin Missionary Church through the funeral home. 519.271.7411 www.wgyoungfuneralhome.com