"Peter and Ellen, I am so sorry to learn about the passing of your mom. She was an amazing woman. Back when we were in GNK she drew a picture representing my favorite Bible verse on the back of a denim shirt so I could embroider it. I still have that to this day. I had it framed many years ago. I think of your mom fondly every time I look at it. Praying for you and your family. Raven McLaughlin Spurlin"
In loving memory of
June Ellen Stare
June 29, 1926 - January 28, 2021
Mrs. June Davis Stare, age 94, of Middletown, Rhode Island, passed away on January 28, 2021.
Born in North Tonawanda, NY on June 29, 1926, June was the only daughter of J. Arthur and Esther (Goltz) Brown. She was also the sister of James A. Brown and William D. Brown both of whom have predeceased her.
June grew up in a family of artists and creative people. As a result, she developed a number of artistic interests of which art and music were paramount. She attended Albright Art School in Buffalo and worked off and on as a free lance graphic artist for a good portion of her life. Her music skills started with piano lessons as a young child and continued through her high school years when she found and fell in love with the sound of the bassoon. She continued that interest in music throughout her entire life and spawned a love of music in all of her children that continues to this day. June was an active member of both the Fall River Symphony and the Newport Concert Band for many years and was always interested in attending live music concerts of any type.
June was married to Robert Davis for 34 years until his death in 1983. June and Robert raised their six children in Rhode Island, first in Little Compton and then in Portsmouth. In 1987, June married again to John Stare, a family friend and fellow bassoonist. John and June enjoyed traveling and playing music together until John's death in 2003.
June leaves her children, Robin Hamilton, Jamie Caromile, Wendy Houle, Megan Weymouth, Peter Davis, Ellen Davis, 12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren and a large number of nephews and nieces. A celebration of June's life will be held at a later date for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, the family would like to request that donations be made to a favorite music organization or music scholarship program of the donor's choosing.
Tributes
"I had the pleasure of knowing June, her artistic abilities and her quirky sense of humor, while she lived at West House. A special lady, she was a truly independent thinker. She lived life to its fullest and loved all the chances we got to have musicians visit to perform. Her head bobbed along to all the music. RIP June. "
"Genny and Bill Croll My deepest sympathy to you all, We were neighbors of the Stare\'s on Freeborn St. And June\'s daughters; Robin, Jamie, Wendy, and Megan were our main babysitters when my 3 girls were growing up. They were great babysitters, I felt very confident in them. It is so difficult to lose your mother, but now you will be the keeper of all the good knowledge she had to pass on to the next generation. "
"I played trumpet in the Fall River Symphony while she played that most difficult and obstinate instrument, the oboe. She was a good musician and her son Peter, learned his musical lessons well. My condolences to June\'s family but it must be consoling to know she lived such a full and creative life. "
"My deepest, sympathy to you all. June and I were,buddies for a few years at West House. We played Scrabble, on Saturdays, for quite a few of them. I was just mentioning,her abilities with remembering unusual words! She was smart, funny, and good company. I will always cherish those memories she was a good friend. So sorry! Ox "
"your family at Royal... missing you June."
"Peter, Ellen and Davis family, My deepest condolences. I remember your Mom as a kind lady, helping us when we were in Good News many years ago. May you find comfort in the memories you all shared as a family. "
"June was one of my favorite people and I always enjoyed her company. Sorry we drifted apart these last few years. Megan, we never did do lunch at Newport Grand. My condolences to all of you. Auntie"