In Celebration of

Verna Hammill

June 10, 1920 -  August 30, 2021

Verna passed away peacefully on August 30 at the age of 101. She was predeceased by her husband Ernest, son Gordon, and her brother John.

Verna was very well known in the Dupont and Dufferin area where she sold Avon products and worked at Reitman’s, Dufferin Mall.

Verna was the epitome of strength and determination until her passing.

She will be missed by many friends and especially Bob and Terri McCarney, and Paula and Joe Furtado. Special thanks to Dr. Ihor Gadacz, Verna’s long time physician and friend.

Due to Covid restrictions a private service is being held.

Guestbook 

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Dennis Moffatt (Cousin)

Entered September 1, 2021 from Tiny

Verna was a niece to my father, Fred Moffatt. Verna’s mother, Muriel Longstreet, was my father’s sister (1 of 6 plus a brother). I am the oldest of Fred’s 4 sons, all of us considerably younger than Verna as Fred was the youngest of his siblings and was closer in age to many of his nieces and nephews than he was to his brother and six sisters. Verna and Fred spoke by phone frequently right up to Fred’s passing in 2007.

Darlene Manley (First cousin)

Entered September 2, 2021 from Beeton, Ontario

Verna was an amazing lady. I hope Heaven enjoys her laughter as much as I did.

Laurie Longstreet Vella (Niece ( Johns youngest ))

Entered September 2, 2021 from 285 Scarlett Rd. # 2 York M6N 4L1

God rest your peaceful soul Auntie Verna. You lived a long happy life with many friends & a family that ltruly oved you. You worked till a ripe age of 83 at both reitmens & Avon. I remember loving the Avon gifts you gave me on occasions when l was young. You loved going dancing at Palace Royal on lakeshore. Also your involvement with the armorries at fort york & the signals band. You were an independent strong lady raised from a little girl & passed away in the same home, increadable !! I love you & will miss you . 🙏❤

Catherine Longstreet (Niece)

Entered September 3, 2021 from Welland, Ontario

I have many fond memories of my Auntie Verna . . . both personal visits as well as telephone conversations. I rememver as a little girl being so excited for her visits along with the many mini lipsticks & other Avon samples she would bring me. I remember her generosity & love for my children. And most importantly, our many telephone conversations, where we shared aboutl our Christian faith & love for our Lord. She would share of her sleepless nights & tuning into 100 Huntley Street & Night Life Live to find peace & solace. Truly a remarkanle woman who lived life to the fullest, almost to the very end of her 101 + years! She will be sorely missed by all who knew & loved her. "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." ~ 2 CORINTHIANS 5:8 Rest in eternal Heavenly peace Auntie Verna . . . "Till We Meet Again." 💗🙏 XoxO

Heather & Hugh Shankland Family (Friend, Neighbour & Garden Enthusiast)

Entered September 4, 2021 from Toronto

Blessings to you Verna.
Thank you for letting us into your life.
Your independent spunk and flirtatious humour uplifted us.
You will be missed, yet remembered in every rose that blooms.
Sending love to you from our whole family.
H&H Shankland family

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