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Vera Watts

In Memory of
Vera Eugenie Marie
Watts
2020
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McAdam's Funeral Home
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Obituary for Vera Watts

Passed away peacefully, at the age of 88, in the early hours of Wednesday, February 19th, 2020 at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Hospital. Vera was born on November 19th, 1932 and is predeceased by her husband Walter Julius Watts (2008) and her daughter Madelaine Cynthia Nitch (2002).

She leaves behind her sons Norman Rainer Maria Watts (Geraldine Canty) and Francis Xavier Watts (Angelika Watts) as well as her daughter Germaine Itha Tatjana Watts (Steven Goodine).

Vera’s journey began in Klantendorf, a small village in what is now the Czech Republic, where she was taken into the loving care of adoptive parents Franz and Maria Leipert. In 1959 Vera, Walter, and their then young son Norman, immigrated to Canada with a small steamer trunk and a lot of hope for the future. While the early years in Canada were not easy, Vera had the vision and driving force to build a healthy and beautiful life for her family. An avid gardener, knitter, cook, baker, and lover of nature, she created a sense of abundance, even when resources were tight.

Those who were close to Vera knew that she loved all living things: her family, her many pets, her house full of plants, and the gardens and wildlife surrounding ‘Casa Vera’. This love–affair was rivalled only by her life–long desire to read and learn. Once labelled a ‘firebrand revolutionary’ for her liberal and life sustaining views, Vera sponsored four children abroad, and gave generously to a wide range of charities. Her vision, determination, and loving selflessness will be greatly missed.

A special Thank You to all the staff of Paradise Villa and especially those on Tranquility Lane who made Vera’s final years so comfortable and safe for her.

As per Vera’s request, there will be no visitation or service.

Donations in her memory may be made to the Canadian Feed the Children charity or the World Wildlife Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.mcadamsfh.com
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