Passed away peacefully at the Exeter Villa on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Stone (1978) and the late Arthur Pfaff (2007). Loving mother of Dianne and Bud Rice, Robert and Judy Stone, and step mother of Linda Bellissimo. Loving grandma of Richard Rice, Lindsey and Tim McCormick; Pamela Stone and Brandon Body, Becky and Alex Bullpin, Renee and Ryan Bull, Victoria and Dan MacPherson. Step grandma of Mark and Vivian, and Adam and Janine Bellissimo. Loving great-grandma of 12. Verna will be missed by several nieces, nephews, many friends and the Pfaff family. Predeceased by her parents and her 4 brothers.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM. The funeral service will be held at the Exeter Christian Reformed Church, 330 Huron Street West, Exeter on Friday, June 29th at 11 AM with Pastor Kevin teBrake officiating. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the Exeter Christian Reformed Church or the charity of your choice.
We are always willing to go where called upon but this image shows a visual of the communities that our included in our initial transportation fee. We offer a 40km radius from any of our 5 locations (Arva (London), Exeter, Lucan, Seaforth, and Zurich). Any mileage beyond the included 40km will be charged a rate of $2.50/km (one way travel only).
Carole
I am sorry to hear, I took care of Verna at the Villa.
She always was pleasant and had a smile.
I will always remember her for her kindness and always smiling.
Rest In Peace.
Darlene Passmore
Bob & Diane ,Just hear about the loss of your mother. Please accept my belated condolences. Your mother was a fine and gentle soul and can finally be with your father Gord forever.
Brenna (Wein) and Barry Vincent
Dianne & Bud, Bob & Judy and your families….thinking of you as you get through the days ahead. Aunt Verna was a kind, sweet lady, with such class and always had that great sense of fashion! Love surrounded her and I know she will be forever with you as you cherish many memories ….to Dianne…. such a loving tribute to your mother at the funeral service. Barry and I are thankful for our chats and visits at the Exeter Villa.
????Rest in Peace dear Aunt Verna.
Sandra Newton
Verna was a beautiful lady with an easy smile and a friendly personality. She was always dressed beautifully. I became acquainted with Verna at church and I always enjoyed a chat with her there. I’m extending my sincerest condolences.
Barb O'Rourke
Dianne and all your family our deepest condolences
So many memories I have tucked away that have all came back of my Friday night hairdresser days with the 3 Thames road ladies Bernice Myrtle and Verna. Miss them so ♥️♥️♥️
joanne mcintosh
Dear Verna’s Family,
My sincere sympathy. I have good memories of Verna, and I know she will be very much missed.
Joanne Hodgert McIntosh
Exeter Villa
The residents and staff of the Exeter Villa send their heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Helen Wuerth
Vernas Family I was sorry to hear about Verna She was a beautiful woman I wont be able to be at the funeral. My kids seem to frown on me driving that far!!! Amy usually drives me but is looking after Kerris children while she and Tom are in Croatia I will be thinking about you Am really enjoying looking at the pictures. Im so glad I got to Vernas 90th birthday.Such nice memories—— also the Germany trip Take care Helen
Jane Cotter
Diane, Bud and all your family ,
Thinking of you at this time in my thoughts and prayers. You will miss her dearly.
Gary and Marilyn Eagleson
Bud, Dianne, Robert, Judy, and Families:
Mothers are special,
They have guided us along life’s way.
Cherish those lasting memories,
Each and every day.
We are thinking of everyone during this sorrowful time.
Love, Gary and Marilyn Eagleson
Jeannette & Steve Stellingwerff
Hi Diane , Bud and families.
We send along our condolences and pray that you may feel Gods love like a warm blanket over your shoulders. We may think we’re prepared but we’re never ready to say good bye to our Mom.
Thinking of you all.
HUGS Jeannette & Steve. Stellingwerff
Grant & Marian Rumford
Our deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. May your memories sustain you at this difficult time.
Ross Wein
I remember my first cousin Verna with many fond memories. She was raised on a Crediton farm that joined our farm to the west. As a kid, I was a follower of her brothers at threshing bees, at Sharon School dances and other events and at the baseball diamond on the Martene farm. I remember Verna as tall and beautiful with a wonderful voice. I remember Gordon and the Stone family and farm. Then her siblings scattered but my mother always sent family news to me as I began to develop my understanding of our family history. Our Wein family reunions brought all of the first cousins back to Crediton. Then a group travelled to the Black Forest of Germany to visit the farms, forests, and towns where our ancestors raised their families. Verna and Art and our cousins had a great time. Now another milestone has been reached with Verna’s passing. I and so many other cousins, the wider family, Vern’s close family, and her many friends will always cherish memories of this remarkable lady.
Doug and Gerry Wein
We are sorry to hear of Verña’s passing. May God be with you and bless you at this difficult time. Doug and Gerry Wein, Kingston, Ont
Dorothy & George Campbell
Dianne & Bud and all families, our sincere condolences. Praying for you.
Darlene
I am so sorry for the passing of your mom. Will be praying for you.
Joyce and John Morgan
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad time. Our sincere sympathy to all of Verna’s family. Joyce and John Morgan
Julia Martene
Our sympathies to the Pfaff, Stone and Wein families. Especially to her nieces Heather, Marlyn and Brenna. Aunt Verna was loved and cherished.
Earl & Julia Martene
Chris and LeeAnn Major
We are saddened to hear of Aunt Verna’s passing. She was a very sweet lady. Visiting Aunt Verna and Uncle Art was something we looked forward to very much. We will be thinking of you.
Nicole Morley
Please except my sincere condolences on the passing of Verna. I had the opportunity to meet Verna on several occasions as she was good friends with my Aunt Barb Lovie. MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Marilyn & Paul Major
Sorry to hear of Verna’s passing. We have many good memories of times spent with her &a my brother Art. Verna was a great lady and wonderful sister-in-law.
Linda Dietrich
Sincere sympathy to all of Verna’s Family, she was a lovely lady and will be missed.
Marilyn Pritchard
Dear Verna”s Family My deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mother. I hope all your happy memories of her will help get through this difficult time. Thinking of you Marilyn ( Gardiner ) Pritchard
Carolyn Rose
Verna’s Family
Bless her soul; I will never forget Verna her and I really connected and enjoyed each others company while I was her support worker when she lived in her home in Exeter and when she moved to the Villa we stayed connected and had many a chat and laugh. Her beautiful smile will be shining down upon each of you every day and guide you through life.
RIP Verna
Carolyn Rose (past St Elizabeth worker)