Obituary of Vera Victoria Lattimer
JUNE 29, 1919 - DECEMBER 29, 2021
It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the sudden peaceful passing of our dear mother Vera Lattimer.
Left to mourn her loss are her children:
Edwin Edward Chudzik (Karen)
Linda Jean Thorne (Chuck)
Colleen Vera Catling (Alan)
Josephine Victoria Prentice (Ronald)
Pearl Jennifer Arbour (Victor)
Thomas Winton Lattimer (Deceased 2014) (Barbara)
Mark Anthony Lattimer (Rhea)
Verna Marie Mitchell (Fraser)
Ivy Kathleen Seymour (Richard)
Survived by 20 Grandchildren
Ross and Susan Chudzik
Kelly and Mike Thorne
Mark and Paul Catling
Carrie and Wendy Prentice
Trevor and Corey Arbour
Kyle and Leanne Mitchell
Gregory and Madison Seymour
Melissa and Thomas Lattimer
Mackenzie, Travis, Kurtis, Nicole Lattimer
Survived by 18 Great Grandchildren
Sophia and Quinn Sipos (Chudzik)
Ted, Cal, Kingsley Thorne
Ava and Michael Magnotta (Thorne)
Morgan and Olivia Catling
Kayden Chudzik
Bronsyn Mackenzie Lattimer
Ella Arbour
Ellie Seymour
Bridgette Cushman (Lattimer)
Anneliese, Nathaniel, Anissa Rakich (Prentice)
McAidan, Calleigh Mclntosh (Prentice)
Vera is predeceased by her husbands Beverley Lattimer and Michael Chudzik. Parents Victoria Banka and John Ciebien
Siblings Mary Maniak, Helen Rudzinski, Anna Dzeadecki, Jenny Ciebien, (Pawn) Peter, Alfred, Thomas and Edward Ciebien.
Vera came to Canada arriving in Halifax on September 8, 1928 at the age of 9 years old on the Frederick VIII Scandinavian American.
Vera enjoyed spending time with her family. She spent many hours cooking and preparing delicious meals. She had a green thumb and could revive any ailing plants. She loved her garden and had an abundance of food to share. Her favourite was an apricot tree that she grew from a single pit on Grantham Avenue. Each year it produced a generous amount of fruit to be enjoyed by all.
Vera had a keen interest in real estate and moved multiple times throughout her life. Her last home purchase was at Villa Roma in St.Catharines, Ontario at the age of 94.
Having lived to be over 102, Vera experienced many trials and tribulations. Despite these challenges she continued to persevere through it all. Not even this last pandemic could dampen her spirits. She made the most of this last year at Henley House and was always up for a game of air hockey, ball catch, or a trip to the entertainment room to bang on the piano.
Resilient. Strong. Bold. Courageous. Determined. Stubborn. Outspoken. and Brave. That’s who Vera Lattimer was.
Vera will remain in our hearts forever.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to George Darte Funeral Chapel Inc.
585 Carlton Street, St. Catharines, Ontario L2M 4Y1
Phone 905 - 937- 4444
Public visitation will be held January 4th from 12:00pm to 1:00pm followed by in house service.
Private interment will follow at Victoria Lawn Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to a charity of your choice.
Due to Covid-19 regulations Anyone wishing to attend the visitation or the Funeral Service must show Proof of double Vaccination for Covid-19.
Anyone unable to attend the Funeral Service at 1p.m. can view the Live Stream by clicking on the following link just prior to Service Time. https://youtu.be/mu4U1ZCHODc