It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Verla Lois
Dobson, at the age of 91 years. Verla passed away peacefully
and comfortably while surrounded by her loving family at Gables Lodge,
on Saturday, September 12, 2015.
Born in
Collingwood, NS, she was a daughter of the late Orland and Bell (Ford)
Langille.
Verla married the love of her life
William on June 10, 1941, and they enjoyed a wonderful life together
raising their family. Early in her life she volunteered at the Blind
Club. She was a certified Nursing Assistant at All Saints
Hospital, mostly working in Pediatrics. Over the years, she
volunteered as a driver, making sure people made it to their medical
appointments, driving as far as Halifax. She was a life
member of the Pythian Sisters. When Verla came to visit, if your work
wasn't done, it got done before she left. Later in life, she
loved sharing a cup of tea and a bit of gossip with family and
friends.
She will be sadly missed by her son,
Doug (Eleanor), Springhill, daughter, Carolyn "Hubba"
(Robert) Phillips, Bible Hill, NS; 5 grandchildren, Stephen, Angela,
Ann, Krista and Cindy; 7 great grandchildren, Kent, Stephen, Lucas,
Riley, Justin, Kingston and Portia; foster grandson Adrian Henderson;
brother Jerome "Bun" (Ruby) Langille; sister in law Jewell
Austin, Amherst, several nieces and nephews
She
was predeceased by her husband William, brothers Vance and Roache;
sisters Betty Johnson, Beulah Langille and Una Langille.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral
Service, 5 McFarlane St., Springhill, NS (902-597-2361). In
keeping with Verla's wishes, cremation has taken place and a graveside
service will be held at the Hillside Cemetery, Springhill, on
Thursday, September 17, 2015 at 11 am, Major Max Snow
officiating.
If so desired donations to All
Saints Hospital, or a charity of choice would be appreciated.
Verla's family wishes to offer a special thanks to
the nurses and staff of Gables Nursing Home and Centennial
Villa.
Condolences may be extended to the
family by visiting Verla's online obituary at
www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook
Page.