FLORENCE, MA – June C. (Benoit) Richter, 87, passed away surrounded by her loved ones, peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026, after a brief illness. She was married to the late Owen J. Richter for 65 years. June was born in Northampton, the daughter of the late William and Edna (Fortier)(Benoit) Nuttelman and Ralph Nuttelman. June attended Northampton High School graduating in 1956. She furthered her education, graduating from the Cooley Dickinson Hospital School of Nursing in 1959. There were fifteen students in her graduating class. She worked as a Registered Nurse at Cooley Dickinson Hospital throughout her career, mainly in the OB Unit. June enjoyed crocheting, knitting, reading and spending time with her family. She leaves her children, Marie T. Chapman of Vernon, CT. and Sheryl A. Champagne of Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Her grandchildren; Matthew Chapman, Jennifer Costa and Nicholas Milani and her great grandchildren, Domenic and Jasmine Costa. June was predeceased by a daughter, Laraine Milani. There are no calling hours. A Memorial service to celebrate June's life will be announced at a future date. Donations in June's memory may be made to Disabled American Veterans, c/o Northampton Veterans Council, 240 Main St., 01060-3113 or St. Jude's Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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