June Gleason

June Gleason passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026, at her home in Clark, New Jersey, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Newark, New Jersey, she was raised in South Orange before moving to Westfield in 1974. In 1969, she married the love of her life, Hugh Gleason. Together they shared a beautiful marriage for 46 years until his passing in 2015.

A graduate of Columbia High School in Maplewood, June went on to earn a degree in Elementary Education from Glassboro State College and later a master’s degree as a Reading Specialist from Kean College in Union. She dedicated 35 years to teaching at Jefferson Elementary School in the Westfield Public School District, retiring in 2008. Deeply committed to her students, she was passionate about helping children develop a love of reading and learning. She also gave generously of her time to community service, volunteering as an activity coordinator with the ELEC P.R.I.D.E. program and serving as President of the Westfield League of Women Voters.

June cherished warm weather and the happy times spent with Hugh, her daughter, family, and friends at their beach house on the Jersey Shore. She enjoyed playing bridge with friends, swimming, tennis, and attending theater productions at Paper Mill Playhouse and on Broadway. Above all, she was a devoted and loving grandmother who treasured every moment with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Colleen Dupuis and her husband, Andrew; her sister, Jayne Lambo; and her beloved grandchildren, Riley and Cooper Dupuis.