Obituary for Veronica Johanna Collison
Peacefully, after a long life filled with family, love and joy, Veronica Johanna Collison passed away on May 2, 2021, at Misericordia Place at the age of 102.
Veronica was predeceased by her devoted husband Jack, and leaves behind daughters Joan Stewart (Dale) and Louise Larkins (Ray); grandchildren Dale (Kim) and Lisa Stewart (David), Shannon (Jocelyn), Kelly (Rachel) and David Larkins, and great-grandchildren Luke, Sam, Taylor, Aidan, Emma, Lily, Willa, and Leo.
For them, the gifts she has left are in the everlasting memories of a joyful spirit, whose unfailing kindness and warmth left an imprint on the countless lives she touched.
Veronica was born and lived most of her life in Selkirk. It was her town, offering her everything important and meaningful. Her family, cherished friends, and neighbours were essential to her happiness, her way of creating a wonderful life, an uncomplicated life.
She loved coffee, curling, the Bombers, and was an avid cribbage player. She taught all her grandchildren how to play and many hours were spent around her kitchen table chatting and laughing.
Princess of the Icelandic festival, a doting hostess and a story-telling marvel with a quick wit and knack for a punchline, Veronica lived every single one of her one hundred and two years.
Anyone whose life even briefly intertwined with hers would count themselves fortunate to have had such a connection.
The family wishes to give its sincerest thanks to the staff at Misericordia Place for their care for Veronica and helping to ensure her final days were filled with compassion and grace.
The family asks that donations in her memory be made to the Misericordia Place Foundation or to Diabetes Canada.
Goda nott, elskan.
Veronica was predeceased by her devoted husband Jack, and leaves behind daughters Joan Stewart (Dale) and Louise Larkins (Ray); grandchildren Dale (Kim) and Lisa Stewart (David), Shannon (Jocelyn), Kelly (Rachel) and David Larkins, and great-grandchildren Luke, Sam, Taylor, Aidan, Emma, Lily, Willa, and Leo.
For them, the gifts she has left are in the everlasting memories of a joyful spirit, whose unfailing kindness and warmth left an imprint on the countless lives she touched.
Veronica was born and lived most of her life in Selkirk. It was her town, offering her everything important and meaningful. Her family, cherished friends, and neighbours were essential to her happiness, her way of creating a wonderful life, an uncomplicated life.
She loved coffee, curling, the Bombers, and was an avid cribbage player. She taught all her grandchildren how to play and many hours were spent around her kitchen table chatting and laughing.
Princess of the Icelandic festival, a doting hostess and a story-telling marvel with a quick wit and knack for a punchline, Veronica lived every single one of her one hundred and two years.
Anyone whose life even briefly intertwined with hers would count themselves fortunate to have had such a connection.
The family wishes to give its sincerest thanks to the staff at Misericordia Place for their care for Veronica and helping to ensure her final days were filled with compassion and grace.
The family asks that donations in her memory be made to the Misericordia Place Foundation or to Diabetes Canada.
Goda nott, elskan.