It is with deep sadness that our family announces the passing of our dearly beloved Mother on July 31, 2019 at Kenny’s Pond Retirement Home, St. John’s.
Mom never lost her zest for life. She remained young at heart and her children often said that, in her mind and spirit, she was still 16 years old. Her energy was boundless, and a favorite saying of hers was, “I want to get going!” She enjoyed traveling and had a special fondness for Florida where they had a vacation home for many years. She loved to shop, and was always beautifully dressed, complete with matching jewelry and makeup. As the years went on, she was appreciative of the important role that “the boys” played in her daily life, and she enjoyed the company and assistance of her many family members as well. A truly great lady, she will be sorely missed.
She will live on through her cherished children Douglas (Jacqueline), Paul (Ingrid), Glenn (Rosalie), Greg (Doreen) and Allan (Regina). Grandchildren Stephen (Katherine), Raylene (Mark McCarthy), Andrea (Phil Kellett), Erika (James Fisher), Jessica (Simon Wilbee), Carolyn (Allan Hawco), Jed, Allison (Thomas Bentley), Stephanie (Richard Trahan), Lesley, William ( Mark Harbora) and Lauren. Great-Grandchildren Michael Douglas, Gabriel, Michael, Margaret, Matthew, Madeleine, Jack, Isabel, Axel, Clarke, Eva and Casey. Special Niece Kathy Snow (Neal Ludlow) and her son Vance Lono. Brothers-in-law Ralph, Gordon (Audrey) and David. Sister-in-law Marjorie Stokes Mullett and a large circle of nieces and nephews.
Vera was predeceased by her husband Frank, son Robert, mother and father Blanche (Cook) and George Snow, two brothers (Bill) William (Lewis and Emily) Snow and Douglas (Marnie and Grace) Snow, nephew Hal Snow as well as sisters-in-law Phyllis Greeley, Olive Butler, and Gladys Stokes.
“Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us everyday
Unseen, unheard, but always near.
Still loved, still missed, and forever dear.”
Author Unknown
Visitation at Carnell’s Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road on Monday, August 5, 2019 at 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM. Funeral Service to take place from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, 53 James Lane.
In Memoriam donations made be made to Radio Station VOWR, Wesley United Church, the SPCA or a charity of one’s choice.
The family wishes to give many thanks to the caring and compassionate staff of Kenny’s Pond Retirement Home. A special thank-you to Dr. P. O’Shea and Dr. M. Ryan for their care and kindness during her final days.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Vera Isabel Stokes nee Cook May 28 1924 to July 31 2019..
Décès pour la Ville: St-John’s, Province: T-N