June Margaret Stringer-Sherburne, 94, Parishville

PARISHVILLE – June Margaret Stringer-Sherburne, 94, of Saranac Lake, Potsdam, and Parishville passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter-in-law and grandson on March 6, 2024, surrounded by family.

She was born on December 29, 1929, in Plattsburg to Edmund and Edith (Bertrand) Lavarnway.

She was a 1948 graduate of Franklin Academy in Malone.

On April 14, 1951, she married Robert B. Stringer at St. Bernard’s Church in Saranac Lake. They were blessed with 5 children. He sadly predeceased her on June 12, 1976.

June later married Dale R. “Bud” Sherburne of Potsdam on August 22, 1981. Bud predeceased her only 40 days ago on January 26th.

June worked several jobs while living in Saranac Lake, including NY Telephone Company, American Management Association and the Lake Placid Central School.

They moved to Potsdam where she worked for the Potsdam Central School District until her retirement in 1987. She was active in the Saranac Lake Women’s Bowling Association, Women’s Softball League, and coached Patty League in Saranac Lake.

June is survived by her daughters, Peggy J. Dora and her husband, Richard of Bloomingdale, Linda Spellman and her husband, Arthur of South Burlington, and Nancy Whitson and her husband, David of Vermontville; her daughter-in-law, Brenda Stringer of Saranac Lake; her stepson, Daniel Sherburne (Laura Callaghan) of North Carolina; her stepdaughter, Heidi Sherburne of Potsdam; 13 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; her twin sister, Jean Morgan McDonough of Duanesburg, New York; her brother, Robert Lavarnway of Buskirk, New York; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and her husbands, June was predeceased by two sons, Richard Stringer in August 2017 and Lawrence Stringer in March 2008; a sister, Marion Lavarnway; and a brother, Lawrence Lavarnway.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Donaldson-Seymour Funeral Home, Potsdam, where calling hours for her and Bud will be held on May 2, 2024.

A memorial service and celebration of life will be held May 3, 2024, at times to be announced.

Burial will be held privately in Bayside Cemetery and an additional graveside service being held at St. Bernard’s Cemetery, Saranac Lake at a time to be announced in May.

In lieu of flowers, those wishing may consider memorial contributions to be made in her memory to High Peaks Hospice.

Friends are encouraged to share memories and offer condolences online at www.donaldsonseymour.com.