June Marie Luce passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loved ones on Thursday, September 1, 2011. She was 58 years old. June was born in Waltham on July 27, 1953, the daughter of the late Everitt and Constance Ballew. She was educated in Billerica Schools and graduated from Middlesex Community College. She waitressed for many years and then found a job she truly loved, working with the residents of Westford House Nursing Home. She spent many hours enriching the lives of the residents through arts, crafts, movement, and song. June was a spiritual person who enjoyed art, music, gardening, camping, and trips to the beach. She had a love of life and a sweet and giving nature. She especially enjoyed taking her many grandchildren on camping trips by the seashore. June is survived by her two daughters and son-in-law, Alicia Luce and Cindy & Darren Dozois. June also leaves behind her six grandchildren, Hailey Luce, Amber Dozois, Ashley Luce, Katelyn June Dozois, Elizabeth Reed, and Isabel Correia; her three sisters, Mary Ballew, Connie Zimmermann and her husband Donny, and Denise O'Connor and her husband Jay; her two nieces, Heather and Miranda O'Connor; her nephew, John O'Connor; and her longtime companion, John (Butch) Sheehan.