Passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at the age of 98 at Dorothy Ley Hospice in Etobicoke with loving family and friends by her side. Predeceased by Bob, her cherished husband of 55 years. Verna is survived by her loving children Gordon, Ken (Diane), and David (Sophie). Proud grandmother of Timothy, Gregory, Susan, Rory, Melissa, Thomas and Alysse. Adoring great-grandmother of Connor and Thomas. Verna will be fondly remembered by extended family and friends. Friends can call at the Turner and Porter Butler Chapel, 4933 Dundas St. W on Monday, July 7, 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held at St. Matthew’s Anglican Church, 3962 Bloor St. W., Tuesday July 8 at 11 a.m., with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, we would ask that you consider a donation in Verna's name to any of the charities that mom benefitted from, or has been regularly supporting for many years.

A gift to any organisation on this short list in mom's memory would be greatly appreciated:

The Salvation Army; https://salvationarmy.ca/get-involved/donate/

The Toronto Human Society; https://www.torontohumanesociety.com/?form=Donations

St. Matthews Anglican church; the foundation for mom's faith and community engagement; https://saintmatts.ca/give/

Canadian Blood Services, which sustained her quality of life for two years; https://www.blood.ca/en/ways-donate/financial-donations

Dorothy Ley Hospice, which provided outstanding palliative care to mom when she needed it most, and can only sustain operations through donations and volunteers; https://dorothyleyhospice.akaraisin.com/ui/donatenow