Smith, Vera Jean – 76, Stewiacke, passed away on November 13, 2010, at the Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro.
Born May 12, 1934 in Stewiacke, she was the daughter of the late Jack and Lillian (Crawford) Callaghan. Vera lived and raised three children in Stewiacke. She found great pleasure in all her grandchildren and was very proud of them. Vera enjoyed cooking very much. She was a member of the United Pentecostal Church, Truro.
She is survived by her husband of 60 years, Jackson “Jack”; children, Pat (Steven) Wright, Bible Hill, Paula (Wayne) Hudson, Stewiacke and Andrew (Wendy), Dutch Settlement; grandchildren, Krista Wright, Kim Mathison, Jacki Warren and Louise Sutherland, Lee Hudson, Brandon and Nathan Smith; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Emma (Bernard) Weaver, Truro. Vera was predeceased by her brother, Fred Callaghan.
Visitation will be held from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., on Tuesday, November 16 with a celebration of Vera’s life at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 17 both in Colchester Community Funeral Home, 512 Willow St., Truro with Rev. John Mean officiating. Interment in Pine Grove Cemetery, Stewiacke East.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the United Pentecostal Church, 130 King St., Truro. Condolences to the family may be made at: www.colchestercommunity.com