Vera Minnie Hagarty

12 August 1925-19 March 2015

Born & went to school in London England, Vera worked in a London shop, until, she joined the Army (A.T.S.), as a heavy truck driver. When discharged from the military, Vera was asked to go to Northern Labrador as a teacher, with the Moravian Mission. The schools that she taught at were; Nain, Makkovik, & Happy Valley-Goose Bay. While back in England for a break from teaching in Labrador, Desmond came into her life, they were married at Upton Manor Moravian Church, in London, England, in October of 1959. In 1967 we emigrated, as a family, with our Son Michael, back to Labrador, where we welcomed the addition to our family, of our Daughter Teona. A few more years in Labrador, then in 1972, we moved to Mount Pearl, Newfoundland, & in 1996 moved out west, to the Comox Valley, on Vancouver Island. Vera had a happy life, loved her Family, Sewing & knitting, for friends & family, where among her favorite hobbies! She will defiantly be remembered for that, & also for her great sense of humour. Vera’s strong belief in her Christian faith, carried her through, to the end. Predeceased are, Vera’s parents, Ada & William Chalk, & her Brother Stanley George Chalk. Vera is survived & missed by her Husband Desmond, Son Michael & Grandson Sean, her Daughter Teona, & Granddaughter Megan. Also by her Brother Denis (Chuck) Chalk in California & his Family. Also by Sister-In-Law Barbara, in Kent, England, & her Family. The family wishes to thank, St. Joseph’s Hospital, 2nd floor nursing staff, Dr.’s Braily, Ostrey, & Hammond. A memorial for Vera, will be held at Piercy’s Funeral Home, in Courtenay at 1pm, on the 11th of April 2015.