Vera Blanche Russell (nee Burden), daughter of Charles and Clarice Burden was born August 27th, 1945 in George’s Cove. She was one of nine children. On April 13, 1966 she married the love of her life James and together they raised five children, Perry, Marilyn, Darrell, Denise, and James. On February 24, 2016, Vera passed peacefully away at Charles Curtis Memorial Hospital in St. Anthony after a courageous battle with cancer. She spent her life caring and loving her family that surrounded her. She leaves to mourn with heavy hearts and loving memories her children Perry (Paula), Marilyn (Junior), Darrell, Denise (Derek), and James (Collette); her grandchildren Shannon, Stephanie, James, and Amy; great-grandchildren Hunter and Hannah; her seven sisters, one brother, and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews. She also leaves her special friend Jeff Pardy. Vera was predeceased by her husband James Russell, grandson David Burden, sister Ina Turnbull, and parents Charles and Clarice Burden. Visitation was held at Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Home in St. Anthony, continuing at St. Andrew the Apostle Anglican Church in Port Hope Simpson. The funeral service took place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 29 with Arch Deacon Gerald E. Peddle officiating. Interment followed in the William’s Harbour Anglican Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Kerry M. Fillatre Funeral Homes, St. Anthony and Roddickton, Siobhan Mauger, funeral director.