It is with heavy hearts that the family of our dear mother, Vera Jane Lidstone, announce her passing on Thursday, January 19 ^th , 2023 at the Corner Brook Palliative Care Unit at the age of 99 years. Left to mourn with so many warm and loving memories are her 10 children: Everett (Joan), Bruce (Therese), Wayne, Harold (Judy), Beverly, Robert (Judy), Eric, Karen (Sam), Eugene and Kimberley (Shawn); 19 grandchildren: Huey, Joanne, Barbara, Lisa, Terri-Lynn, Bruce, Chadwick, Diane, Justin, Jamie, Jeanette, Stacey, Texas, Bobbi, Harold, Calen, Bradley, Shane, and Drew; 24 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; her brother: George (Wanda); and sisters-in-law: Dorothy, and Mildred; as well as a large circle of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Vera is predeceased by her husband: Ralph Lidstone (1997); parents: George and Susannah Pike; parents-in-law: Theophilus and Annie Lidstone; grandson: Bruce Lidstone; daughter-in-law: Marion Lidstone; siblings: Daffodil, Sylvia, Joseph, Wesley, Lesley, and Eugene.

There will be a visitation held at St. James Anglican Church in Lark Harbour, on Sunday, January 22 ^nd , 2023 from the hours of 2-4 PM and 7-9 PM, and Monday, January 23 ^rd , 2023 from 10 AM – 12 PM, from where the funeral service will take place at 2 PM with Rev. Effie Organ officiating. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, flowers are graciously accepted, or a donation can be made to the St. James Anglican Church fund in Vera's memory.

Our family would like to thank moms personal care workers: Wanda Sheppard, Kim Herritt, Judy Lidstone, and Angela Lidstone; who showed so much care and compassion to our amazing mother over the last 6 years. A special thank you to everyone who sent messages, made phone calls, sent cards, and food, or sent along their condolences; and also to the staff of Western Memorial Regional Hospital, the Palliative Care Unit, and to Rev. Effie Organ.

"A heart of gold stopped beating, working hands at rest.
God broke our hearts to prove to us, that he only takes the best.
Leaves and flowers may wither, the golden sun may set,
but the hearts that loved you dearly; are the ones that won't regret."

THE FAMILY REQUESTS THAT MASKS PLEASE BE WORN TO ALL SERVICES.