Obituary of Vera C. Watters

WATTERS, VERA C. … Vera Catherine Watters, age 97, beloved wife of the late Donald Watters, formerly of Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB, passed away peacefully at the Miramichi Regional Hospital in Miramichi, NB on Thursday, November 22nd, 2018. Born in Milltown, NB, she is the daughter of the late Moses and Ethel (Clark) Montgomery. In her early years, Vera (Honey) worked at the Milltown cotton mill and later at the Saint Croix Courier and Sears. She was a longtime member of the Kirk McColl United Church in St. Stephen. Vera enjoyed her home, reading, knitting, Sid Crosby, and most of all playing cards and spending time with her family. Vera is survived by her two daughters, Donna Kervin (Paul) of Napan, NB, Patsy Wanhella (Jerry) of Saskatchewan; 5 grandchildren, Jennifer, Stephen, Amy, Lisa and Megan; 8 great grandchildren, Hannah, Matthew, Isabella, Lucas, Sage, Griffin, Astin and Ever; one brother, Clark Montgomery of Greenwood, NS, and one sister, Hazel Babcock of St. Stephen, NB. Vera was predeceased by 4 sisters, Izetta Beek, Irene Moffatt, Thelma Woods, and Doris Farthing and 2 brothers, James Montgomery and Arthur Montgomery. A graveside service will be held in the spring at St. Stephen Rural Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to a charity of the donor’s choice would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care and direction of Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (605 – 466 – 3110)