Quietly passed away on September 20, 2018 at Toronto Western Hospital in her 89th year, with her loving family by her side. Predeceased by her loving husband of 58 years, Anthony Philip Bridges (May 11, 2014). Vera and Tony had immigrated from England in 1957 and built a wonderful life for their daughter, Sandra Foard. Vera was a loving mother-in-law to Mark and devoted grandmother to Sarah and Laura. Vera came from a large and loving family, she was 1 of 12 children and over the years, there were many wonderful family gatherings. Vera had a long standing passion for tennis and made many friends at various tennis clubs across the city such as Howard Park, Swansea, Old Mill, Lawrence Park and Kew Beach. Vera won many tournaments over the years including the Ontario A Ladies Singles championship in 1970. A tennis court at Howard Park Tennis Club was named in her honour. She finally hung up her tennis racket at the grand old age of 86.Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday October 3, 2018 at 11 a.m. at St. Olave’s Anglican Church, 360 Windermere Avenue (south of Bloor St.) with visitation from 10 a.m. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Heart & Stroke Foundation.