June Dickinson Conklin

June Dickinson Conklin peacefully slipped away from this earthly life on the morning of May 30, 2020, two days shy of her 94th birthday. Her gentle, joyful presence will be sorely missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her. She leaves to cherish her memory Sheron FitzSimons Conklin (daughter-in-law), Sara Conklin (granddaughter) and many friends. June was predeceased by her son, John Ellis Conklin, her parents Emily Strickland Dickinson and Herbert Dickinson and brothers John E. Dickinson and Herbert Dickinson. With each passing year, June fell more and more in love with life and welcomed each day as an opportunity for a new adventure, which even included her trips to the ER. She was an avid reader and coffee drinker who always carried one or two books with her, along with enough sweetener and creamer to share just in case coffee turned up. Her home was always filled with books of all kinds; she particularly loved mysteries and word games. June cherished her family and friends; her son and granddaughter were the lights of her life. She cared deeply about others and treated all with kindness and care; she never met a cat or dog who was not her friend. On moving to New Orleans at an early age, with her widowed mother and brothers, June was an anchor in the family home. After graduating high school, she attended secretarial school and began a secretarial career. She was married twice. June worked as an executive secretary for Standard Fruit and Steamship Company for many years until they relocated. She then worked for Willard E. Robertson for more than twenty years, as his personal assistant, until after his death. Upon retiring, June moved to Destrehan where she was active in the St. Charles Methodist Church. She considered many she met there extended family and loved babysitting for numerous children and pets over the years. When it was no longer safe to live alone, June moved to Heritage Manor on the Northshore where she thrived. She loved the companionship of the ever-changing palette of residents and always commented that she was lovingly helped and cared for by the staff. She never complained, even when she lost her adored only son, and said frequently that she had had a wonderful life. JACOB SCHOEN & SON FUNERAL HOME in charge of the arrangements, however because of the COVID 19 restrictions there will be only a small Graveside Service for the immediate family at Cypress Grove Cemetery on Canal Street. Anyone wishing to honor June’s memory may make a donation to their local animal shelter, their favorite charity or feed or adopt a homeless animal.

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