Ottawa Catholic School Board

NEWS RELEASE 14.10

Ottawa Catholic School Board mourns loss of former Chairperson With great sadness, the Ottawa Catholic School Board mourns the death of June Flynn-Turner on November 14. June served two terms as a trustee for Nepean for the Carleton Roman Catholic School Board until 1997; three years as Chairperson and two years as Vice-Chairperson. She served three terms as a trustee for Barrhaven at the Ottawa Catholic School Board until 2006; four years as Chairperson and two years as Vice-Chairperson. “June’s dedication to Catholic education was exemplary. She was committed to her community, the schools within her zone and the overall school board. Her strong leadership was recognised by her peers in their choosing June as the Board’s Chairperson repeatedly. Our thoughts and prayers are with June’s family,” said Ted Hurley, Chairperson of the Ottawa Catholic School Board. June received the Benemerenti Medal from the Vatican for her long and exceptional service to the Catholic Church. A passionate advocate for her constituents, June directed her unique energy into creating a Board culture of success for all students and staff. Her collaborative nature helped build the political and administrative consensus necessary for transformational change and organizational excellence.

Nov 19, 2014

For more information please contact Mardi de Kemp (613) 224-4455 ext 2326 [email protected] Catholic Education Centre 570 West Hunt Club Road Nepean, Ontario K2G 3R4 (613) 224-2222 ocsb.ca

“June’s breadth of service to the school board is incalculable. June’s leadership helped shepherd the Board through challenging times. She will be sorely missed,” said Director of Education Julian Hanlon. Giving freely and unselfishly to the Catholic communities that supported students and parents, June was President of the Carleton Child Care Corporation and on the Board of Directors of the Catholic Education Foundation of Ottawa. Gratefully remembered for her devotion to Catholic education, June will be missed by her many friends and colleagues at the Board. June’s Funeral Mass is Saturday, November 22nd at St. Monica Church. Details are available in the Ottawa Citizen at: http://www.legacy.com/ obituaries/ottawacitizen/obituary.aspx?n=june-flynnturner&pid=173216394&fhid=16150

June Flynn-Turner received the Benemerenti Medal from the Vatican in 2005.