BROWNVILLE JUNCTION – June Williams (Pynes) Vickers, 91, died peacefully March 6, 2012, in Middletown, R.I. Mrs. Vickers was a former resident of 42 North St., Brownville Junction, for more than 65 years. She was born Jan. 1, 1921, in Dover-Foxcroft, the daughter of W. Truman Pynes and Winnifred Williams (Pynes) Hewes.
Her family immigrated to Ellis Island, N.Y., from Wales and settled in Monson, working in the slate quarries. She was the beloved wife of the late Gilfred James Vickers Sr. June and Gilfred were married for 56 years. For the past few years she had resided in Middletown, R.I. She was a communicant of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Newport, R.I. She was educated in Monson and Dover. She was a homemaker, skilled knitter, avid reader, baker and mentor to all who knew her. She took pride in keeping her family and extended family “warm” with her afghans, sweaters, mittens and ski socks for her three generations of family. She will be remembered as the world’s best cookie baker, hugger, confidant and friend. Mom was a proud and active member for more than 60 years of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Brownville Junction. She was a founding member of Mount Katahdin Senior Citizens, having served in several positions; was a founding member, 50-plus years, of Brownville Junction Mothers Service Club; was a proud member of Monson Alumni Association and Monson Finnish Club. She was also a member of the U.S. Air Force Civil Defense.
Mom’s parents, loving husband; infant brother, Jack Williams Pynes; and recently a special grandson, Lt. Col. Charles Patrick Lynch, U.S. Army retired, predeceased her. Nana, as she was affectionately known, is survived by her children, Patricia W. and Ronald R. Petrie Sr., U.S. Navy retired, of Middletown, R.I., with whom she resided and who were her caregivers, Gilfred J. Vickers Jr., U.S. Navy retired, and Barbara A. Vickers of San Diego; and a special niece, Anne Marie (Vickers) Quin. Anne was always there for our parents during times we were away with military assignments and she was “mom” to Anne Marie. Nana/Aunt June also leaves grandchildren, Paula M. (Petrie) Lynch of Middletown, R.I., Ronald R. Petrie Jr. of North Kingstown, R.I., Robert F. and Maj. Carol Petrie, U.S. Army, of Portsmouth, R.I., Kevin and Belinda A. (Vickers) Tattoli of San Diego and James R. Vickers, U.S. Air Force retired, and Heather Vickers of Syracuse, Utah; great-grandchildren, Kelley and Patrick Lynch, Jordan and Jaya Petrie, Hannah and Gretchen Petrie, Connor and Hannah Vickers, Kaylea and Lindsey Tattoli; and a great-great-granddaughter, Caroline June Snider of Milo. She also leaves many special nieces, nephews; her cousins, Dick and Connie Pynes of Auburn; her adopted children, Donald and Christine Martin of Brownville; grandchildren, Donald J. Martin Jr. and family, and Tammy Murano and family; the loves of her life, Mandy and Jason Snider; and a large extended family and many friends. Our parents are now reunited with our Lord. The faith, love and memories showered upon our family will carry us a lifetime, preparing a path for all of us to travel.
Visiting hours will be held 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, at Lary Funeral Home, Elm Street, Milo, where a celebration of her life will be offered 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, with the Most Rev. John C. Mazzei of Skowhegan and Brownville Junction, officiating. Father John is her personal spiritual friend and we are proud to honor Mom’s request. Burial will be held in the springtime at Pine Tree Cemetery, Brownville Junction. A complete obituary may be viewed and messages of condolence and memories may be expressed at
www.laryfuneralhome.com.