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Vera REID

March 23, 2009

REID Vera Rose (nee Simmons) July 1, 1922 - March 19, 2009 Vera Rose Reid of Calgary passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2009 at the age of 86 years. Vera is survived by her children, Laura (Adrien) Fleury, Wilf (Diane) Reid, Ron (Donah) Reid, George (Liz) Reid, Allan Reid, Barb (Vic) Rathwell, Janine Wolton, Larry (Cathy) Reid, Carrie (Kevin) Myer; eighteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren; as well as by many extended family members and friends. Vera was predeceased by her husband Alex Reid, daughter Pat, and granddaughter Holly. A Memorial Tea to celebrate Vera's life will be held at the Presbyterian Memorial Church (5020 - 48 Street Sylvan Lake, AB) on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. Thank you to all the caregivers and staff at Carewest Sarcee for their excellent and loving care. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Alberta, 200, 119 - 14th Street N.W., Calgary, AB T2N 1Z6 Telephone: (403) 264-5549, www.heartandstroke.ca In living memory of Vera Reid, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES Fish Creek Chapel, 14441 BANNISTER ROAD SE Telephone: (403) 256-9575.