Jude and I met in Neuchatel and were close friends thru some U of T years, including living together for second year. We stayed in close touch after I left Toronto, but when her health took her down in her late 20s we gradually lost touch. A couple of years ago I managed to get her contact info again, and Nov 1/19 I went to visit her at Woodlands. I'd had years of feeling guilty that my life had been easier than hers, and that I hadn't been a more loyal friend or visited when I was in Ontario. But seeing her made me realize just how content Jude really was in the life the universe had given her. She was genuinely happy and smiling, very grateful to have had 7 years of her mum being in the same care facility, equally grateful for the ongoing care she was receiving. Above all what I realized about her was that she was a ray of sunshine for other residents and staff at Woodlands. She was funny and clever and aware of everyone's frailties and as we pushed her around the building so that she could show us her hangouts, she was doling out humour and encouraging words. After that, we had very regular email contact for the 15 months, until it suddenly stopped after her last email January 31st. When I registered that I'd not had a recent reply, I had quite a hard time reaching anyone, and then got fairly evasive answers and realized she must have died. Jude was an amazing person. She had such intelligence and wit, but above all she had the indomitable spirit that many of us would have lacked and was able to face a storm of adverse events with such a positive attitude and warm heart. She will really be missed, and I am so grateful that I was guided to go find her and reconnect. Plus I have a couple of her MS fundraiser bookmarks that will always remind me of her. My condolences to Jeanne and to her remaining other family members, that were a big part of her support over the many years.

Jude and I were roommates at the University of Toronto in 1970 and became best friends. She stood up with me at my wedding in 1978 and we always remained in touch throughout the years. She was a brilliant student, scoring straight A's effortlessly, and she was able to write in a beautiful, whimsical and poetic way. Jude was inquisitive and adventurous and full of creativity and ideas. I always marveled at her depth of perception in all situations. We spent hour upon hour in our residence room laughing and talking and we entertained many friends in our room. She introduced me to all of her "Neuchâtel" friends and they accepted me with open arms out of affection for Jude.

After we graduated, we took a road trip around Ontario together, traveling to Ottawa and Kingston to visit friends. One time, we ran out of gas on the freeway and had to hitchhike to the nearest gas station - giggling all the way! Everybody in my family knew Jude and really loved her. She came home with me to Kincardine to meet my family several times and I went with her to her family home and knew her Mom and Dad, Jeanne and Doug very well.

I am so saddened to lose my dear friend, Jude. I always thought I would see her again many times. We talked on the phone about 4 months ago and I received an email from her in January saying that she felt great and thought she would go on forever. I planned to visit her the minute the border opens up to Canada.I am truly devastated by this news. Losing Jude leaves a big hole in my heart. I send my deepest sympathy to her sweet sister Jeanne, whom I remember so fondly.

In the pictures I posted, Jude and I are graduating from the University of Toronto in 1974 and are celebrating with her boyfriend at the time, Hank Hadeed; in the second picture, Jude is posing with my husband in Toronto in 1978; in the third picture, Jude is my only bridesmaid at my wedding in 1978. We are standing with my husband and his best man.

June was such an inspiration to me and a true friend. She always tried to be upbeat and have fun and cared a lot about the people around her. I know that she also raised a lot of money over the years for the MS Society. So she really knew how to give back. I only knew her for the past 9 years but I will never forget her since she demonstrated how to always do your best to cope with what comes your way and deal with adversity but always keep smiling! The attached picture is from Christmas 2019 when we spent the day together and shared Christmas lunch at Woodlands. I will miss you very much my friend!

June Frayne, or Jude, or Junebug . The girl that went by many names, she didn't care what you called her as long as you wanted to spend some time sharing memories and funny stories. Living with MS her life was restricted in many ways, so she loved to get involved in so many friends lives, sharing there stories. June also had stories of her own about hiking Europe with her Sister, working at the library in Toronto, getting a masters degree and staying friends with her girls she went to University with for all of these years.

The most amazing thing about June was her positive attitude. As long as she had friends, family and a project she was happy. June's last project this past year was to raise money for MS like she always did. Every year June would canvas for MS and when she could, go on the MS walk. Thanks to the staff at Woodlands, friends and family she would raise thousands of dollars. The last time she went on the walk , her brother Doug pushed her chair down King street of Welland along with her dear friend Ellen. Everyone from the MS Society who was there new Jude for many years, and they were always so happy to see her. She was an inspiration. In 2020, because of Covid, there was no MS walk. Jude wanted to know what she could do. MS had a spotlight on People with MS and their hobbies. Junes hobby was adult colouring and she was getting into making bookmarks, so suggestions were made for her to create the bookmarks and the wonderful staff at Woodlands laminated them. June raised $1160.00 with the bookmarks! Amazing! Amazing of June and all of the people who helped her achieve her goal.

June Frayne, always positive, driven, and fun loving. Miss you already June!