Parcourez la nécrologie de Vera May Dey Bannister Tuesday January 24th 2023 résidant dans la province Ontario pour le détail des funérailles
Vera Dey, peacefully, and with family, at Ed’s House Hospice at the age of 92. Vera was the loving wife of Basil Dey (predeceased) for 68 years. Cherished mother of Alan (Gay), Keith (Janice), Martin (June) and Sharon (Scott Pickering). Unforgettable ‘Ma/Nana’ and lovingly referred to as “the Queen” by Nicole, Michael, Samantha, Veronica, Adrienne, Brandon (predeceased), Ashley and Coady and great grandmother to 13. Vera’s longevity allowed her grandchildren the privilege of knowing her well, and they can often be heard regaling each other through good natured stories and laughter about ‘the Queen’s’ antics.
Vera was born in Norwich, England where her family ran the Falcon Inn Pub in Costessey. Following the war, along with her family Fred and Mae, Jean, and Roger they sailed upon the Aquitaine to Canada and settled in Port Hope. Vera met Basil at a party not long before him leaving for his annual trek to log wood in northern Ontario. Part-way to the logging camp, Basil got off the train and returned home to woo and marry his English sweetheart. Together they raised four children while Vera stayed home to corral their three sons and daughter, using inventive means to feed, clothe, and entertain their family of six on one income.
Many happy hours were spent fishing and motoring on various houseboats that Basil built, attending local dances and playing weekly card games with friends. At any time, one would find Vera with Basil’s metal birds and other creations scattered about the house on newspaper in various stages of the final paint touch-ups before setting them out for public display around the property. An early retirement from GM allowed Vera and Basil many years wintering in Florida.
The family would like to express our appreciation to the staff at Extendicare in Port Hope for their compassionate and loving care of mom and dad during their stay there. We would also like to express our gratitude to Ed’s House who provided us sanctuary and helped guide us through mom’s final hours with happiness, comfort, and love.
At Vera’s request, no visitation will be held. A private family celebration will be held at a future date.
If desired, memorial contributions maybe made to Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation or Ed’s House Northumberland Hospice Care Centre.
Tuesday January 24th 2023
Décès pour la Ville:Port-Hope, Province: Ontario
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