Vera Edna Stewart (1936 - 2020)

Born 7 May 1936 in McNamee, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada

Ancestors

Died 14 Sep 2020 at age 84 in Oromocto, Sunbury County, New Brunswick, Canada

Biography

Vera Edna Stewart was born on May 7, 1936, in McNamee, New Brunswick, Canada. She was the daughter of Wilson Stewart and Ada Stewart her father, Wilson, was 29, and her mother, Ada, was 24. She married David Alexander O'Donnell on January 11, 1952 in Carrolls Crossing. ^[1]They had six children during their marriage. She died on September 14, 2020, ^[2] in Oromocto, New Brunswick, Canada, at the age of 84, and was buried in Northumberland, New Brunswick, Canada.^[3][4]

Obituary

It is with great sadness that the family of Vera Edna O’Donnell announce her passing on September 14, 2020 at the Oromocto Public Hospital, 10 years to the day that her husband passed away while fly fishing on the Miramichi River. Born May 7, 1936 in McNamee, NB the daughter of the late Wilson and Ada Stewart. On January 11, 1952 she married David O’Donnell. One of her favorite moments were times shared enjoying laughs and visits with her two sisters, Grace Townsend and Sadie (Allen) Price. Vera was predeceased by her brothers Gary and Donald Stewart. Vera will be forever cherished and remembered by her children; Sylvia (David) Lyons, Kevin (Carla), Ted (Brenda), Tony (Sandra), Barry (Ginette) & Tanya (Ronaldo) Lopez. She dearly loved her grandchildren; Nicky (Tonia), Shawn (Heather), Megan (Jody), Mike (Jenna), Chantel (Ben), Cheyenne (John), Shania (Jordan), Kathya (Frankie), Christopher, Kristen and chosen grandchildren Randy (Brenda), Lisa (Danny), Krista. She showed her love by turning a blind eye to the sugar bowl; always having their favorite goodies on hand and often offering dessert first. Her 12 great grandchildren brought her great joy and were often spoiled in the same way. Vera was blessed with a wonderful group of friends and family who will dearly miss their visits. Her home was known for being the gathering place; whether it be 6 AM coffee visits each morning or evening visits with friends and family for snacks, laughs, singing, piano and guitar playing. Vera loved God with all her heart and His love shined through her in the love, grace and kindness that she showed others. Faithfully you would hear the creak of the rocker in the early morning hours as she read her bible, prayed, sang and worshiped. She has finished her journey and is home, leaving an amazing legacy for those who knew and loved her.^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Marriage, Province of New Brunswick Archive, Vital Statistics from Government Records (RS141)Marriage
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1} Source Daily Gleaner | Sep 15, 2020 page 6 Obituary
3. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images Find a Grave, memorial page for Vera Edna Stewart O'Donnell (7 May 1936–14 Sep 2020), Find a Grave Memorial ID 167095913, citing Porter Cove Pentecostal Cemetery, Porter Cove, Northumberland County, New Brunswick, Canada; Maintained by Helena McCluskey-Lewis (contributor 48654389).
4. ↑ Source Descendants of James Stewart UEL 1755-1837 by Marilyn Stewart-Evans Stewart-35389, Faye Stewart and Ina Dodds-MacLaggan : James Stewart UEL 1755-1837

See also:

• McNeil sourced Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree 11422786 by Marilyn Stewart-Evans Stewart-35389
• Information source: Faye Stewart and Ina Dodds-MacLaggan

Profile created by Marilyn Stewart-Evans Stewart-35389