The Royal Theatrical Fund would like to thank the family of Actress, June Rose for their generous gift in memory of June.
June had a colourful and varied career, performing on stage at the White Rock Pavilion in Hastings with the likes of Terry Scott and Hugh Lloyd Revel. She toured the country during the summer months, notably with D’Oyly Carte Opera, and performed in the West End.
June was a musical soprano and performed a lot of cabaret in London and Brighton and also starred in musicals such as King’s Rhapsody. She was known as a beauty with a twinkle in her eye, and was named Miss Evening Argus in the 1950s. She was also the cover girl for numerous books such as the crime novel ‘My Rubies Are Blood Red’.
After quitting stage work, she worked as a clerical officer for the Royal Mail. There she met her best friend and soulmate, Irene Wilson. They started on the same day and remained together for the rest of their lives, setting up home together in Seaford. They were known in their neighbourhood for fabulous New Year parties! When they retired, they went travelling around the world and always enjoyed trips to the theatre in Chichester and London.
June passed away at the age of 90 on January 6th 2019 followed by Irene on January 13th 2023. They are buried at Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Brighton overlooking the sea.
This legacy is bequeathed by Irene in June’s name in memory of their lives together, her admiration of June’s beauty and talent, and in heartfelt acknowledgement of Des Rose (violinist and conductor) and Mac Rose (percussionist), June’s brothers, who were also in the business throughout their lives.