Vera Kennard
1923-2020
Following a period of failing health, Vera Kennard of Edmonton, AB,
formerly of Perth-Andover, NB, passed away peacefully at an Edmonton
health care facility on the morning of April 11, 2020.
Vera was born in North View, NB, on June 14, 1923. She was the
daughter of the late Ernest and Rena (Beach) Burgoyne. Vera was the
last surviving member of her immediate family. She leaves behind her
daughters, Grace Steele (Carmen) of Hall’s Harbour, NS, Carol Clark of
Fredericton, NB, Jill Warawa of Fort St. John, BC, Susan Holmes
(Peter) of Edmonton, AB; her sons, Lee Kennard (Margaret) of Ignace,
ON, Bruce Kennard (Diane) of Sioux Lookout, ON, Douglas Kennard (Bev)
of Fort McLeod, AB, and Sterling Kennard (Erma) of Edmonton, AB; along
with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great
grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
Vera was predeceased by her parents; her husband, Elsworth Kennard;
her daughter, Cheryl Ann Kennard; her son, Percy Ernest
“Lynn” Kennard; her grandsons, Michael and Justin; her
sisters, Hazel MacQueen, Norma Larlee, Lottie Harrison, and Hattie
Green; her brothers, Ross and Bruce Burgoyne.
A graveside celebrating Vera’s life will be held at the Forest Hill
Cemetery in Esdraelon, NB, on Saturday, July 9, 2022 at 2 pm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover, NB.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vera Kennard 19232020..
Death notice for the town of: Perth-Andover, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick