Verna was the youngest daughter of Inga and Wilbur (Jack) Matchett. Verna was predeceased by her husband of 62 years Wallace Lear; two daughters, Carol Sylvester and Laurel Macklem; sister Dorothy Gallinger; and parents, Inga and Wilbur Matchett.
She will be dearly missed by her two daughters, Raine Leeman (Phil) and Sharon Baird (Les Johnson); along with her five grandchildren, Kim Baird (Diane), Shannon Coutu (Brad). Lindsay Slyvester (Jason), Corey Slyvester (Elise) and Jack Leeman. She was also blessed with eight great-grandchildren, Ashley, Brooklyn and Colton Baird; Zach and Carter Coutu, Thurston Scott, Ben and Estelle Sylvester. Verna will also be greatly missed by sister, May Allen and brother, Ken Matchett (Audrey); and numbersome nieces and nephews all of Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Cremation has taken place and a private family service will be held at a future date. Memorial donations may be made to Hope Mission or Edmonton Humane Society.
For a Mother’s heart and a Mother’s faith
And a Mother’s steadfast love
Were fashioned by the Angels
And set from God above