December 1, 2020. June is predeceased by her husband, Donald Lathrop. She is survived by her sons, James (Shirley) Lathrop Dan Lathrop; grandchildren, Kristin (George) Millili, Kathryn (Jose Martinez) Swanton, Michael (Ingrid) Swanton; great-grandchildren, Valentina, Beatrice Loukas; brother, Robert Parker. All services were private. Click here to sign June's guest book My mom, June Lathrop was a free spirited, fun loving, anything you'd like to do is fine with me kind of woman. June was born in Toronto, Canada in 1927. She lived on the Danforth with her mom and dad and brother. Her family was hard working, and hard playing. Her dad worked at the print shop his family owned. June loved everything. She especially loved skating at the local rink. June went there every chance she had. She loved getting away from her household strife and just skating in the wind. It was there many years later that she would meet her soulmate. Don Lathrop, fresh from the navy and still in his bright white Navy uniform. Mom said over and over to us over the years, " I saw him and I JUST HAD TO HAVE HIM!!" They were married and spent 63 years together and had two children. They were avid outdoors people. Fishing was one of Don's and June's loves. They would fish everywhere they could. Their favorite spot was Omemee Canada, where they would fish for the elusive muskellunge. June was a fantastic fisherwoman and she also had another specialty, horseshoes. Don was a master at it and taught her every secret to throwing the perfect shoe. At their horseshoe tournaments all the men ( she was the ONLY woman ) fought to have her for their partner. Together they carved out a life and love of the outdoors and music. June loved dixieland jazz and would dance and sing at the drop of a hat. Don was also a huge jazz fan and they toured the country every year seeking out new hotspots. She always had to sit as close to the piano player as she could wherever they went. June danced, sang, and clapped right up to any kind of music right up to the day she passed . June's true love was her grandchildren, Michael, Kathryn and Kristin. As soon as she and dad got home from one of their adventures, the phone would ring and a bright voice would ask if anyone needed a babysitter. June always said those three kept her young and adventurous in her later years. I wish everyone could have had the pleasure of meeting her. She was a spectacular woman and we will all miss her terribly. love you mom