Vera Isabel Gordon Croswell

Vera Croswell, age 88, of Fort Frances, ON passed away on Monday, January 24, 2011 at the LaVerendrye General Hospital in Fort Frances, ON.

She was born on May 12, 1922 in Chapple Township to the late Clifford (William) and Mabel Gordon. She was united in marriage to James Roland Croswell on August 8, 1942 and together they raised 6 children. She enjoyed crafts, curling, bowling, old time dancing, Bingo and card playing. Vera was very family orientated. In her late 60’s she took up on the computer, working on the family tree and keeping touch with her family, to the point that she was often heard scolding others for not responding to emails quickly.

Vera was predeceased by her husband Roland; parents Clifford (William) and Mabel Gordon; grandson Wayne Neufeld; sister Velda Williamson; brothers Ronald and Roy and brother-in-law Fred Wiliamson.

She leaves behind her daughters Verla Neufeld (Ted Scott) of Fort Frances, Valorie (Ed) Rose of Fort Frances and Vesta (Doug) Teeple of Stratton; sons Raynard (Alice) of Emo, ON, Ronald (Ellaine) of Thunder Bay and Robin (Janice) of Winnipeg, MB; 13 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren and 2 great great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 28, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Green Funeral Home in Fort Frances, ON with Reverend Barbara Miller officiating.

Friends may visit one hour prior to the service.

The honourary pallbearers will be Debbie Croswell, Christine Croswell, Tammy Rose, Sheila Wiersema and Sherri Potter.

The active pallbearers will be Craig Neufeld, Allan Neufeld, Kevin Croswell, Duane Croswell, Trevor Croswell, Bill Teeple, Kyle Croswell and Brian Rose.

If friends so desire in memoriam donations may be made to the Tamarack House, Suite 501, 984 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, ON, P7B 7C7 or the charity of your choice c/o Green Funeral Home, 600 Reid Avenue, Box 427, Fort Frances, ON, P9A 3M8.

Online condolences may be made in care of www.greenfuneralhomefortfrances.com.