Obituary of Vera Donkin

DONKIN - Vera Donkin was born on December 25, 1923 at Yorkton, Saskatchewan; a daughter of Alfred and Carrie (nee Hewolett) Rennie. Vera was raised in Yorkton and received her education at Simpson School. She was united in marriage to Allen Donkin and the couple resided in Toronto for some time before returning to Yorkton following Allen's discharge from the war. While in Toronto Vera worked for the T. Eaton Company. After returning to Yorkton Vera was content to tend to the home front and raise her family. Vera was extremely faithful to her church. She was active in all phases of church life and community. She was well known for hosting congregation members to her home after Sunday evening service for coffee and fellowship. She and Allen attended all functions and activities their church was engaged in. Vera's hobbies included knitting and reading in her spare time and she was especially proud of her baking for the social gatherings. Vera was also known for her love of pets, especially cats. On November 6, 2007 Vera became a resident of the Yorkton and District Nursing Home, where she passed away peacefully on Saturday evening, February 12, 2011. She was 87 years of age. Predeceased by her husband Allen on October 23, 2009; son Richard in April of 1970; by a sister Leona, and by brothers David & Lionel. Vera leaves to cherish her memory, her son Leslie Benjamin Donkin in Alberta; granddaughter Chelsea Stein in Manchester, England; and a sister Margaret; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. The funeral service was held on Wednesday afternoon, February 16, 2011 from the Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre with Rev. Rick Gibson officiating. Pastor David Bayduza assisted in scripture. Niece, Cheryl Maher gave the eulogy. Organist, Kathleen Gibson led the congregation in the singing of the hymns 'When We All Get To Heaven', and 'Make Me A Blessing'. Soloist, Amanda Buhler sang 'Thank You'. The interment took place in the Garden of St. Matthew with Vera's son Leslie Benjamin Donkin serving as the urnbearer. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Wednesday, February 16th, 2011 1:00pm, Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Interment Details Yorkton Memorial Gardens