June Theresa Wilder

June Theresa (Giorgio) Wilder, 86 of Shrewsbury, passed away in the comfort of her home on Saturday, March 25, 2023.

June was born in Worcester, the daughter of the late Anthony and Mary (Johnson) Giorgio.  She grew up in Worcester where she graduated from Commerce High School.  June was a devoted wife and mother who stayed at home to raise her children and later worked as the manager of Putnam Card and Gift Store for many years. She was a longtime resident of Shrewsbury where she was a member of Shrewsbury Women’s Club.  June enjoyed shopping, walking, cooking, and spending time with her family.

June’s husband of 54 years, Robert F. “Whitey” Wilder passed away on December 20, 2010.  She is survived by her son, Robert F. Wilder, Jr. of Shrewsbury with whom she lived with and who took care of her for the past 3 years; two daughters, Susan Dahlstrom and her husband Robert of Worcester and Maureen Kowaleski of Boylston; two grandchildren, Sara, and Evan Kowaleski both of Boylston; a brother, Robert Giorgio and a nephew, Thomas Giorgio both of Worcester.

Services for June will be held privately.  MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL, 370 Plantation St., Worcester is honored to be assisting the family with arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.