Died peacefully in New Haven, CT after a brief illness on June 13. She was born in Sandy Point, NL the daughter of the late Frank and Ulrica Pieroway and grew up in Corner Brook. Although she lived most of her adult life in Quebec, she was always a Newfoundlander. She was predeceased by the love of her life, Donald Gillam, her cherished son. Gary Gillam, brothers Albert and Edward Pieroway, and sisters-in-law Rhoda Wells, Eileen Pieroway, and Muriel Gillam. Rhoda was her “second sister.” She will be terribly missed by daughter Linda Gillam (Jack Buckman) of 55 Old Farm Rd, Hamden, CT 06517, grandchildren Laura and John DiCola, sister Mona Fisher (Ian), sisters-in-law Ann Poole (Don), Isabelle Crowell (Earl), Hilda Gillam (Alex) and Joan Gillam, brothers-in-law Bill Gillam (Gwen), Bob Gillam (Phoebe) and Ira Gillam (Linda), many nieces and nephews and a large circle of friends. Vera worked for many years in the library of the Pulp and Paper Research Institute of Canada and, in retirement enjoyed reading, travel bridge and spending time with her grandchildren and niece Lynn Verge. While Don was alive she enjoyed arranging the beautiful flowers he grew and discussing the political scene with him. Above all she loved her family and was dearly loved in return. Vera always had a positive outlook and despite the painful loss of loved ones considered herself blessed. She was an integral part of the lives of her grandchildren and daughter. Following a funeral service in New Haven, she was cremated. A memorial service will be held in Corner Brook later this summer and she will be laid to rest next to Don in Mount Patricia Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, her family requests donations to St. John the Evangelist Anglican Cathedral Main Street Corner Brook, Mount Patricia Cemetary Fund or a Newfoundland charity of your choice.