Obituary of Vera Currie

Vera Viola Currie 82, of Harbour View Haven Home for Special Care, Lunenburg, formerly of Hebbville and Bridgewater, died after succumbing to cancer on Friday October 12th, 2001. Born in River Hebert, Cumberland County, she was a daughter of the late George and Laura (Murphy) DeWitt. Vera was a retired school teacher, having taught in the Lunenburg County area for most of her career. From the one room school houses to the modern consolidated schools, she loved to teach and would remember her students and often told wonderful stories of these experiences. She held the position of principal and also enjoyed teaching children with learning difficulties. She had a love for stock car racing when her family was young enough to remember watching her at the track. She taught school in Jamaica, played an active role in forming and is an honorary member of the local SPCA, was a member of the South Shore Kennel Club, had worked for the food bank and long term member of the Bridgewater United Baptist Church. Vera is survived by her son Merrill (Sherlene), Totfield, Alberta; daughters Marilyn Reid, Woodstock, Ont.; Donna, Bridgewater; Lynne, Bridgewater; Kathy (Greg) Varner, Lower Branch; sister Lyall (Allison) Wolfe, River Hebert; sister-in-law Evon Dukeshire, New Minas; 11 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Arnold Harvey, grandson Douglas Currie, Resolute Bay; sisters Gladys, Neta, Helen, brothers Earl, River Hebert and Cecil, Boston. Visitation will be today from 7 to 9pm in Sweeny’s Funeral Home, Bridgewater. Funeral service will be held 2pm Tuesday in the Bridgewater United Baptist Church, Rev. Penny Klepic officiating. A private family burial will follow in the Brookside Cemetery, Bridgewater. A reception will follow the church service in the church. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers, memorials donations may be made to the local SPCA or charity of your choice.