Passed peacefully with her family by her side at St. Peters Hospital in Hamilton on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Verna is predeceased by her beloved husband Wallace. Dearly loved mother of Cheryl Hale (late Greg), Bill, Karen Meredith (Brad), Donna Boyes (Ralph), Janice Campbell (Ian), Doug (Karen) and Alan (Donna). Adored grandmother of Jason (Pam), Scott (Angie), Josh, Kayla (Julian), Jennifer (Drew), Lindsay, Katrina (Mike), Gregory (Alexandria), Sam, Jack, and Meredith. Fondly remembered by great-grandchildren Aria, Michael, Alanna, Amelia, Liam, Charlie, and Wells. Dear sister of Betty Cutting (late Skip). Predeceased by her sister Helen Doyle, brothers Thomas, Mel, and Duke McKenna. In keeping with moms wishes cremation has taken place. Private Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. If desired, memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Diabetes Society would be appreciated by the family. Special thanks to Dr. Douglass, Bayshore nurses and St Peters nurses for the wonderful care mom received. Online tributes and condolences may be made at
www.cresmountfennellchapel.com.
Miss Me But Let Me Go
When I come to the end of the road
And the sun has set for me
I want no rites in a gloom-filled room
Why cry for a soul set free?
Miss me a little-but not too long
And not with your head bowed low
Remember the love that we once shared
Miss me-but let me go
For this is a journey that we all must take
And each must go alone.
It's all part of the Master's plan
A step on the road to home
When you are lonely and sick of heart
Go to the friends we know
And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds
Miss me but let me go.

Published by The Hamilton Spectator on Apr. 13, 2022.