June Vassar Cardin

June Vassar Cardin, age 88, died on December 15, 2019 at Birch Hill Retirement Community in Manchester, NH. She was born on June 5, 1931 in Nashua, NH, the daughter of the late Richard and Evelyn Vassar.

She was the wife of Paul Cardin and was married on June 28, 1952 in Nashua NH.

She attended Nashua area schools and Rivier College. She was voted “Miss Nashua” in 1947. Following school, she travelled to West Germany to be with her husband Paul during his overseas posting. Upon returning, she worked as an administrator and secretary at several local firms in Nashua and Keene as well as Cheshire Hospital from which she retired. She also earned her real estate brokers license, worked as an agent for local offices, and eventually opened her own office.

After her retirement she enjoyed boating with her husband Paul, crafting and amateur painting.

She is predeceased by her husband Paul, brother Russell and sister Reita.

She is survived by her sons Douglas and David and grandchildren Emily and Marilyn.

SERVICES: A brief service will be held on Friday, January 31, 2020 at 2:00 pm in the chapel at the NH State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, NH. Family and friends are invited to attend.

Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium assisted the family with arrangements. To view an online memorial, leave a message of condolence, or for more information please go to www.phaneuf.net.