In Memory of

June

R.

Arrowsmith

Obituary for June R. Arrowsmith

June Rosalba Arrowsmith, 88, of Enfield, beloved wife for 65 years to Irving Arrowsmith, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Chestnut Hill of East Longmeadow. Born in Enfield, CT on June 17, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Clovis and Stella (Brockway) Gervais and was a lifelong resident of Enfield. She perused her dream of becoming a nurse at the age of 45 and spent many years working at Prospect Hill Nursing Home in East Windsor. She had many passions in life and showed her love to her family in many different ways. She quilted and sewed, including a wedding dress for her daughter and numerous dresses and clothes for her family. She loved to cook and gather family and friends around her table for meals; Her home was a place where all were welcome. She enjoyed traveling and camping with her family in her early years and later spending time in Vermont and traveling to Florida with friends. June loved to go to the dog races and loved to go to tag sales, auctions and thrift stores looking for a “treasure”. Besides her husband Irving, she is survived by her 6 loving children, Theodore Arrowsmith and his wife Carol of Broad Brook, Bonnie Arrowsmith of Springfield, Shane Arrowsmith and his wife Cheryl of Longmeadow, Michael Arrowsmith and his wife Louann of Murphysboro, TN, Tami Reilly and her husband Gregory of Brimfield, MA, and Kathleen White and her husband Robert of Hudson, NH; 34 adored grandchildren and great-grandchildren; her niece Cheryl Standley and her husband Scott of Milford; and Karen Stolarski of Springfield, MA who were like daughters to her; as well as many nieces and nephews. Her 6 siblings predeceased her. Her family will receive friends on Thursday, February 13, from 4-6 PM at the Leete-Stevens Enfield Chapels, 61 South Rd., Enfield. A Funeral Service will take place on Friday, February 14, at 1 PM at the funeral home, followed by a burial in Enfield St. Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Shriner’s Hospital for Children, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. For online condolences, please visit www.leetestevens.com