Obituary - June Ormiston

Obituary June Ormston 8th June 1934 - 30th March 2022

It was with great sadness that we received this letter from June’s husband Keith. For those of you, who like us, were fortunate enough to have known June, she will be remembered as someone who fully appreciated her ‘Gift of Life’ and who paid tribute to her donors and their families by living life to full. It is poignant that Keith would like her legacy to be an inspiration for all transplant patients.

Dear John, I write with some sad news of the passing of my wife June on 30th March. As you will know she was among the rst to be transplanted at the Freeman on 1996, 26 years ago. Her rst transplant failed and a second liver was transplanted 8 weeks later. Thanks to the skill and dedication of Prof Derek Manas and surgeon Darius Mirza who performed the operations, June completely recovered and went on to enjoy her golf, her holidays and to lead a very full life. Ably looked after for many years afterwards by Dr Mark Hudson and the wonderful staff at the Freeman. I think it must be comforting for any transplant patient or potential transplant patient to know that quality of life can go on and be enjoyed.

Yours, As you know she was a staunch supporter of LIVErNORTH particularly in the early days, as we all were, she used to love the Christmas dinners in the restaurant. June died aged 87 years from natural causes, not liver disease. Best wishes to you both and LIVErNORTH in the future, you are doing a great job.

Keith Ormston