Passed away peacefully with family by her side at Peterborough Manor Retirement Residence, on Saturday, March 17, 2018 in her 98th year. Daughter of the late Emerson and Catherine (nee Hickey) Woodcock. Beloved wife of the late Joseph McGillen (1991). Proud mother to Jean Conlin (the late John), Dr. Joseph McGillen (Lori) and Murray McGillen. Cherished grandmother to John, Marisa, Catherine and Joseph Conlin; Joseph, Chris and Danielle McGillen. Much loved great-grandmother to John, Guillermo, Kirsten, Veronica, Belle, Jerimiah, Emilie, Joseph, Stewart and Verna. Dear sister of Colleen Mayhew (Hilton) and sister-in-law of Nora Woodcock and Shirley Woodcock. Predeceased by her siblings Kay Preston, Betty Reynolds, Curly, Clem, Ansel, Floyd and Larry Woodcock. Verna will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will take place on Wednesday, March 21, 2018 from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at the COMSTOCK-KAYE LIFE CELEBRATION CENTRE, 356 Rubidge Street. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at the CATHEDRAL OF ST. PETER-IN-CHAINS, 411 Reid Street. Memorial donations to World Vision would be appreciated. Online condolences may be made at www.comstockkaye.com
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