Clara Iverson Hemmings

Clara is survived by her sister, Marjorie Lamont; and brother, Murray Morison; children, Cathy Betteridge (Steve), Bruce Hemmings (Rene-Ann), Susan Hing (Andy); her grandchildren, Joseph and Kyle Betteridge, Ashley Wasko, Chelsea Hing Balsdon, Christian and Brooke Hing, and Rachel Hemmings; her great grandchildren, Taylor and Chase Betteridge and Hunter and Bella Wasko. She is predeceased by her loving husband William Hemmings, beautiful granddaughter Lea Hemmings, sister Ellen Melick and brother Robert Morison.

Clara was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick on July 21, 1933 to Gladys and Murray Morison. Clara was a devoted wife, mother, donor and secretary for several businesses in Toronto. She volunteered for organizations throughout her life including; The United Church, Meals on Wheels, Canadian Cancer Society, Heart and Stroke, and Red Cross to name only a few.

Clara married the man of her dreams on October 13, 1956 and together they shared 62 years of love. They had the kind of marriage that most people only dream about. She will be missed by everyone; a very special person always putting others before herself and lending a helping hand.

A public visitation will take place on Saturday, September 12 at 10 am to 12 pm, followed by a family service due to capacity restrictions at Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 4115 Lawrence Avenue East, West Hill, Ontario, M1E 2S2.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Clara Hemmings to Alzheimer’s Society of Canada and CAMH.