It is with extreme sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of our beloved sister, mother, wife, grandmother and aunt Vera Riley at the age of 70 on October 22, 2024, in Mississauga Ontario.

Vera was born in Bitola, Macedonia and came to Canada with her late parents Stefan and Draga and her older sister Anna at the age of 2. She was raised in Toronto where her family soon expanded with two more sisters Lynda and Christina (Robin) and four nephews Alex, Evan, Adam and Justin (Emily).

Vera’s pride and joy were her two sons, Michael (Christa) and Steven (Samantha), husband Brian and her three grandchildren Kayla, Robert and Bruce.

Vera worked in the hospitality business from the age of 16 until her retirement. She found joy in preparing meals and finding loving gifts to celebrate seasons, birthdays, and anniversaries and never missed the opportunity to give her family presents. She would enjoy going for drives, and going to restaurants with family, and loved to paint and do arts and crafts. She would tell many stories and conversations with her were never boring.

While our hearts mourn the loss, we take comfort in knowing she is no longer suffering.

Visitation to be held at Turner & Porter Neweduk-Erin Mills Chapel, 1981 Dundas St. West, Mississauga, Ontario, Tuesday, October 29, 2024, between 2 – 3 pm with a service at 3 pm. Reception to follow.