Monks, June (Cooper)

Fairport: June passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at The Friendly Home in Rochester, NY on June 1, 2016. She was known for her ready smile, cheerful personality and kind words for all. In recent years she struggled and gracefully dealt with the challenges of age related dementia. June was born in Rochester on June 21, 1923 ten minutes after her identical twin sister, Jean. She graduated from West High and in 1944, she attained a degree in Nursing from the U of R. Later that same year she married the love of her life, William “Bill” Monks. Early in her career, June worked in different departments of Strong Memorial Hospital. Later she worked at the Penfield Nursing Home and then taught Practical Nursing at BOCES in Fairport. She retired in 1982. June remained active in her retirement and she and Bill enjoyed extensive travel. Together they raised 3 boys, James (Judith), William Jr. (Susan) and Thomas (Katherine).

June is predeceased by her husband, Bill; parents, James and Jesse; and 2 sisters, twin Jean Masters (Frank) and younger sister, Ruth Pital (Abe). She is survived by her 3 sons and 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Ramona), Scott (Brianna), Jenine (Alex), Anne (Abel) and Grace and 5 great grandchildren.

There will be no calling hours although there will be a Memorial Service to celebrate June’s life at the Church of Incarnation in Penfield on Monday, June 6th at 11 AM. Interment will follow at W’hite Haven Memorial Park. Special heartfelt thanks from the family are extended to the entire staff of The Friendly Home Memory Care Unit for their kind, thoughtful and attentive care and service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Memory Care Unit of The Friendly Home, 3156 East Ave., Rochester, NY 14610.