Heavens gates were opened wide as she entered with great rejoicing from Long Term Care Centre in Corner Brook on May 1st, 2014, surrounded by her loving family. Vera lived a long life of 95 years with her life being one of ­sacrificial service and servanthood to those who knew her. Leaving to mourn are her children: Ruth Wellon (David) of Corner Brook, Major Bill King (Shirley) of Hamilton, Ontario; daughters-in-law: Linda King and Mae King, both of Corner Brook; brother, Clyde Hutchings (Joan) of Corner Brook, Blanche Batson, Labrador City, sister-in-law, Nora Hutchings, St. Johns; 12 grandchildren: Lisa (Darryl), Bobby (Tanya), Susan (Rob), David, Janet (Jason), Krista (Jerry), Jessie, Michael (Barbi), Jill, Michelle (D’Arcy), Pamela (Steve) and Shane (Erin); 13 great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. Vera was predeceased by her husband, Dugald; children: Bob, Clyde, Jim and Sharon; parents, Alfred and Isabelle Hutchings; brothers: George, Garfield and Lewis; sisters: Sarah, Frances and Effie. Vera is resting at Fillatre’s Funeral Home, St. Marks Avenue, with visitation on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. and Sunday from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at The Salvation Army Citadel on Clarence Street on Monday May 5th, at 2:00 p.m. with Majors Bill and Shirley King and supported by Major and Mrs. Raymond Janes. As expressions of sympathy, donations can be made to The Heart and Stroke Foundation or Daffodil Place. To sign the family guestbook or to make a memorial donation you may visit our website at www.fillatre.ca