CHAFFEY, Verena (Gillam) – It is with great sadness that the family announce her passing on Saturday, October 25th, 2008 at the age of 91 years. She died peacefully at The Agnes Pratt Home, in St John\'s. Verena was predeceased by her husband James Hulan Chaffey and her son Gary. Verena was a loving mother and mother-in-law to surviving family: Dulcie (& Lee) of California, USA; Hazel (& Ozzie) of McKays, NL; (Ruth) of Fort McMurray, AB, Vincent (& Linda) of St. John\'s, NL; Verena (& Cliff) of Kamloops, BC; Glenn (& Faye) of Virginia, USA and Wanda (& Terry) of Mississauga, ON. Verena was born in St, David\'s, NL and was the last surviving family of the late Emma Anna (Vincent) and Richard Thomas Gillam also of St. David\'s. Before her battle with Alzheimers, Verena lived a fulfilled life. She will be remembered for her constant and unfailing love. She will be sadly missed and fondly remembered. Verena showed immense humour, kindness, courage, and grace in facing her illness. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Agnes Pratt Home for all their considerate care. Her memories live on in her children and in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for late spring 2009 at her home in St. David\'s.