June E. Reason, 91, Watertown

WATERTOWN, NY —  June E. Reason, 91, Watertown, passed away Feb. 28, 2020, at the Samaritan Keep Nursing Home.

Born in Utica, NY, a daughter of Charles A. and Agnes Peckham, she graduated in 1946 from Lyme Central High School.

A marriage to Robert M. Eselin ended in divorce. She then married Walter P. Reason on Dec. 23, 1973, and the couple resided in Watertown. He passed away July 9, 1994.

June retired from Fort Drum where she worked as a secretary for many years.

She was very involved with her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by two sons, Charles M. (Kathleen) Eselin of Hinkley, NY, Richard M. (Doreen) Eselin of Dexter; three daughters, Katrine E. Eselin of TN, Laurie A. Eselin of MI, Mary (Douglas) Noordsy of NH; eight grandchildren, Juliann Gubbins, Wednesday Wise, Sunday Forshaw, Chip Eselin, Kelly Chichester, Caitlin Eselin, Charlotte and Jack Noordsy; nine great-grandchildren, Zach, Elizabeth, Samantha, Nicholas, Everett, Connor, Karley, Haley, Brittney, Haizin; three brothers, Charles J.  (Debra) Peckham of CA, Norman F. (Sharon) Peckham of Dexter, and David A. (Jan) Peckham of Webster, NY; a sister, Mary G. Bibey of Watertown; and many nieces and nephews.

Besides her parents she was predeceased by a son, Steven J. Eselin; four brothers, Eugene C., John R., Paul F. and Patrick Peckham; two sisters, Lois A. Goode and Elva Peckham; and a grandson, Scott Green.

Arrangements are with the Hart & Bruce Funeral Home 117 N Massey St., Watertown. The services will be held at a later date. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.hartandbrucefh.com.