Henderson: Vera Bernice, 87, of Camden, passed away at Val's Rest Home, Hilden, on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Born in Truro she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Lucy (Sutherland) Bailey. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Vera cooked with her mother at an early age at logging camps. She also worked at the Eastern Hat and Cap Factory, Truro. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, reading, dancing, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Harmony Camden United Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband Parker of 59 years; son, Matthew; daughter, Linda; sisters, Della (Bill) Hillman, Jean (Lewis) Delaney, Verna; brothers, Claude, Ellis (Dorothy), Merlin; step-father, Daniel MacKay. She is survived by son, John (Janet), Wentzell's Lake; daughter, Heather (David) Tooker, Camden; grandchildren, Aaron (Susan), Brad Tooker, Adrian Henderson; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Bridgit and Shelby Tooker; sister-in-law, Ruby Jennings, London, ON; brothers-in-law, Ralph Henderson, Camden, Claude Lynds, Pictou Road, Truro; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 2-4pm today, and funeral service 2pm Saturday, December 27, all in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, Rev. Sue King-Darby officiating, with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Spring interment will be held in the Camden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harmony Camden United Church, the Camden Cemetery or to a charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "guest book" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Henderson: Vera Bernice, 87, of Camden, passed away at Val's Rest Home, Hilden, on Wednesday, December 24, 2008. Born in Truro she was a daughter of the late Daniel and Lucy (Sutherland) Bailey. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Vera cooked with her mother at an early age at logging camps. She also worked at the Eastern Hat and Cap Factory, Truro. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, quilting, reading, dancing, but most of all enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of the Harmony Camden United Church. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was predeceased by her husband Parker of 59 years; son, Matthew; daughter, Linda; sisters, Della (Bill) Hillman, Jean (Lewis) Delaney, Verna; brothers, Claude, Ellis (Dorothy), Merlin; step-father, Daniel MacKay. She is survived by son, John (Janet), Wentzell's Lake; daughter, Heather (David) Tooker, Camden; grandchildren, Aaron (Susan), Brad Tooker, Adrian Henderson; great-grandchildren, Rachel, Bridgit and Shelby Tooker; sister-in-law, Ruby Jennings, London, ON; brothers-in-law, Ralph Henderson, Camden, Claude Lynds, Pictou Road, Truro; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held 2-4pm today, and funeral service 2pm Saturday, December 27, all in the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, Rev. Sue King-Darby officiating, with a reception to follow in the funeral home. Spring interment will be held in the Camden Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Harmony Camden United Church, the Camden Cemetery or to a charity of your choice. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting the "guest book" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
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