Waterloo Region Generations
A record of the people of Waterloo Region, Ontario.

Christian Mary "Vera" Arthy[1]

Female 1915 - 2010  (95 years)


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  • Name Christian Mary "Vera" Arthy 
    Born 1915  [2
    Gender Female 
    Name Christian Mary "Vera" Allen 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-399204 
    Died 25 Mar 2010  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Buried 3 Apr 2010  Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [2
    Person ID I399204  Generations
    Last Modified 6 Apr 2024 

    Father Arthur Arthy,   b. 1904,   d. 1962  (Age 58 years) 
    Mother Christian Mary "Mary" Sloan,   b. 1904, Sunderland, England Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 21 May 1999, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 95 years) 
    Family ID F258949  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family William George Allen,   b. 1923,   d. 5 Jan 1997, Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 74 years) 
    Children 
     1. Terry Allen
     2. Christine Allen
     3. Elaine Allen
    Last Modified 7 Apr 2024 
    Family ID F264815  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • ALLEN, Christian Mary "Vera" - Passed away peacefully on March 25, 2010 at Lisaard House, Cambridge, in her 84th year, wither loving family at her side. Vera has gone to join her best friend and the love of her life, Bill (1997). Loving mother of Terry Allen (Vena) of Cambridge, Christine Gaetan (Mike) of Bobcaygeon and Elaine Moyes (Gerry) of Cambridge. Dear Gramma to Nicole (Brett), Dennis (Natalie), Geoffrey (Jen), Lisa (Chris), Brandon (Andrea), Sarah (Matt), Tyler and Carly. Honourary Grandmother of Kristy and Christina. Loving Nana to Kyra, Sydney, Grace, Ruth, Brayden, Xavier, Tristan and Heather. Fondly remembered by her sister Pamela, sister-in-law Elsie, nephews Philip, Peter and Gary, Aunt Carrie and the Coffin and Holloway families. Vera was a tireless volunteer for many years for several worthwhile causes where she received recognition for her dedication to helping others. These awards include the Order of Red Cross for her work with the Canadian Blood Services at Blood Donor Clinics and fund raising events, she also received the YWCA Woman of Distinction Award and the Commemorative Medal marking the 125th Anniversary of Canada's Confederation. Vera was a past President of the Stroke Recovery Association of Cambridge and an active member at St. John's Anglican Church. Cremation has taken place, arrangements entrusted to Barthel Funeral Home. At Vera's request, in lieu of floral tributes, Memorial Donations can be made to the Canadian Red Cross, Stroke Recovery Association of Cambridge or Lisaard House. The family would be honoured to welcome friends and family to a celebration of Vera's life at St. John's Anglican Church, Queenston Road, Cambridge on Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 1: 00 p.m. The family would also like to express their sincere appreciation to the Medical Day Care and the 5th floor staff at Cambridge Memorial Hospital as well as the entire staff at Lisaard House for their care and compassion during Vera's time of need. In honour of Mom's life, as a devoted volunteer, please take a few minutes to lend a caring, helping hand.

      Unidentified Newspaper Obituary - Cambridge Archives

  • Sources 
    1. [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of William George Allen - No date specified.

    2. [S2403] News - Unidentified Newspaper Obituary, Obituary of Christian Mary "Vera" Allen - No date specified.

  • Event Map
    Link to Google MapsDied - 25 Mar 2010 - Cambridge, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Link to Google Earth
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