It is with very heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected passing of Ilona Kuun at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital, on July 21st, 2022, after a brief illness. Ilona was born in The Hague, Holland, in November 1950. She was the eldest daughter of Daisy and Geza Kuun, whom have both passed away in 2006 and 2007 respectively.
She was a dear sister and a precious aunt. No one can replace her.
She is survived by her sister Lizzy Kuun, and by her nephew’s, Thomas Bunnik (Evelien) and Jiri Bunnik, niece, Emilie Bunnik, and by precious great niece, Mia, all of the Netherlands. Ilona will be missed by her long-time boyfriend, Steven O’Ree of Fredericton, special friend, Debbie Weinseider, and by her cousins in other parts of the world and her beloved cat Mikey.
She will also be missed by her second family, Guna Kulasegaram and Sarah Gunaseelan, and K-9 friend, Tonks, as well as Shoba and Devan (Allison) Gunaseelan.
Ilona has worked at the SPCA, and has been involved with the Stepping Stone Senior Centre programs, Special Olympics, Meals on Wheels luncheons and Reach programs prior to Covid. Ilona had many friends and was always willing and able to extend her hand to make new friends. She was a devoted parishioner at St. Dunstan’s Church for the past 50 years. She was very passionate about all kinds of animals and loved especially cats, and dogs. She enjoyed many activities such as swimming, bowling, cooking, crafting, and painting.
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
Poem by Mark Twain
A funeral mass will take place at St. Dunstan’s Catholic Church in Fredericton, NB, masks will be required, on July, 27th, 2022 at 2 PM, with a burial to follow in the Hermitage cemetery. Live stream can be accessed though https://www.stmarymagdaleneparish.ca/ Following the interment, there will be a reception at Bishop’s Funeral Home, 540 Woodstock Road, Fredericton, NB. Donation’s in Ilona’s memory can be made to the Fredericton SPCA, or to the Canadian Mental Health Association. Online condolences and sharing of memories can be made at www.bishopsfuneralhome.com