Verna Drinkwater passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 20, 2014 at Grey Nuns Hospital.
She was predeceased by her husband, Tom and daughter, Roseann Morrow.
Verna will be lovingly remembered by her children: Susan, Tad (Debby), and Mary (Kelvin)–semicolon– grandchildren: Heather, Erin (Dean), Shannon (Jeff), Jamie, Matthew, and Russell–semicolon– and great-grandchildren, Rosalie and Ari.
The family wishes to extend sincere gratitude for the compassionate care provided by Dr. Paul Grewal, the nurses and doctors of Unit 54 of Grey Nuns Hospital and the staff at Revera Riverbend.
A Prayer Service will be held at Connelly-McKinley Funeral Home, 10011 – 114 Street, Edmonton at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, September 25, 2014. Reverend Joby Augustin, CFIC will celebrate a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 10826 – 62 Avenue NW, Edmonton at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, September 26, 2014.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Verna’s memory may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 10985 – 124 Street, Edmonton AB, T5M 0H9 or Caritas Hospital Foundation, 3C60, 11111 Jasper Avenue, Edmonton, AB, T5K 0L4.
Wesley Zaboschuk says
September 24, 2014 at 12:00 amHi Tad and Debbie:
My condolences to you both. Many memories I hope will keep your mother and mother-in-law forever in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Wes
Joanne Howell says
September 24, 2014 at 12:00 amSusan, I”m sad to discover that your mother has died. I know it is a hard time and may continue for awhile. Then your lovely memories come to the forefront and you”re left with smiles. Joanne