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W A L L E R
Mrs. Veronica Waller ( nee Scales) wife of Jocelyn de War-renne
( Jock) Waller of Rimbey, Alberta died at the Rimbey and
District Health Care Centre on April 12, 1998.
Veronica was born in Whitstable. Kent, England in 1924. As
a young woman, she attended the London School of Dramatic
Arts to study Elocution and Set Design. Her studies were cut
short by the Battle of Britain, at which time she returned to her
parents' home in Leeds, England. Shortly after, she joined the
1st Aid Nursing Yeomanry and worked in Codes and Cipher.
Veronica served in Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it is now known. It
was here that she met Jock. They were united in marriage in
Columbo in 1944. Jock's service took them to many parts of
the world which included Egypt. Libya, India. Sri Lanka and
Germany.
After their army service ended, Veronica moved to Ireland
with her children, Hugh. Philippa and Francis. A year later, in
1957, the family followed Jock to Canada. They settled in Calgary
where Trinita. Anne. Pat and Mike were born.
Veronica drew great strength from her deep spiritual life.
She devoted many years of service to the Catholic Church;
beginning in St. Anthony's Parish in Calgary, then St. Augustine's
Parish in Ponoka, and finally St. Margaret's Parish in
Rimbey.
Veronica read extensively on a wide variety of topics, was a
treat supporter of the arts, and truly appreciated the finer
things in life. She devoted a great deal of her boundless energy
to Amnesty International, the Women's Institute, Faith and
Sharing, the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and
many other organizations.
Her love of plants and flowers was evident throughout
Veronica's home, and travel was a particular pleasure of her's.
In her huge passion for life, despite numerous challenges, she
touched the h\ cs and hearts of many. Veronica's life was as she
lived it: rich and full.
She was a devoted wife and mother and will be sadly missed
by all who knew and loved her.
Veronica will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54
years. Jock: and her family. Hugh: Philippa and her husband.
Dan, all of Edmonton; Francis and his wife. Cathy; Trinita and
her husband. Jeff; and Pal, all of Vancouver, B. C.: Anne and
her husband, Pete of Prince George. B. C.; and Mike and his
wife, Leslie of Wetaskiwin; as well as fourteen grandchildren.
Veronica will also be lovingly remembered by tine brother.
Ginger Scales of Ladner. B. C.; and one sister. Trinita Scott of
Tsawwassen, B. C. Veronica was predeceased by one brother,
Sandy Scales of London. England; and one sister, Eleanor
Whalley of Durban. South Africa.
Relatives and friends are invited to a Prayer Vigil which will
be held from St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Rimbey on Friday.
April 17, 1998 at 7: 00 p. m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Margaret's
Catholic Church on Saturday, April 18. 1998 at 11: 00a. m. with
the Reverend Father Sylvain J. Y. Casavant officiating. Cremation
to follow. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made
directly to Amnesty International, Suite 401, 214 Montreal
Road. Vanier. Ont. K1L 9Z9 or to The Heart and Stroke Foundation.
# 101. 5208 - 53 Avenue, Red Deer. Alberta T4N 5K2.
Funeral arrangements for the late Veronica Waller entrusted
to the care of Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd.. Rimbey,
Alberta.
Telephone ( 403) 843- 4445
Object Description
| Rating | |
| Title | Alberta Women's Institute District III - Book of Remembrance 1992-1999 |
| Subject | District 111, Book of Remembrance |
| Description | Book of Remembrance |
| Language | en |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Type | text |
| Source | Alberta Women's Institutes |
| Identifier | AWI0811022 |
| Date | 1999 |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
Description
| Title | Page 79 |
| Format | application/pdf |
| Source | AWI Collection |
| Collection | Alberta Women's Institutes - Collective Memory |
| Repository | AU Digital Library |
| Copyright | For Private Study and Research Use Only |
| Transcript | W A L L E R Mrs. Veronica Waller ( nee Scales) wife of Jocelyn de War-renne ( Jock) Waller of Rimbey, Alberta died at the Rimbey and District Health Care Centre on April 12, 1998. Veronica was born in Whitstable. Kent, England in 1924. As a young woman, she attended the London School of Dramatic Arts to study Elocution and Set Design. Her studies were cut short by the Battle of Britain, at which time she returned to her parents' home in Leeds, England. Shortly after, she joined the 1st Aid Nursing Yeomanry and worked in Codes and Cipher. Veronica served in Sri Lanka, or Ceylon as it is now known. It was here that she met Jock. They were united in marriage in Columbo in 1944. Jock's service took them to many parts of the world which included Egypt. Libya, India. Sri Lanka and Germany. After their army service ended, Veronica moved to Ireland with her children, Hugh. Philippa and Francis. A year later, in 1957, the family followed Jock to Canada. They settled in Calgary where Trinita. Anne. Pat and Mike were born. Veronica drew great strength from her deep spiritual life. She devoted many years of service to the Catholic Church; beginning in St. Anthony's Parish in Calgary, then St. Augustine's Parish in Ponoka, and finally St. Margaret's Parish in Rimbey. Veronica read extensively on a wide variety of topics, was a treat supporter of the arts, and truly appreciated the finer things in life. She devoted a great deal of her boundless energy to Amnesty International, the Women's Institute, Faith and Sharing, the Royal Canadian Legion Ladies Auxiliary, and many other organizations. Her love of plants and flowers was evident throughout Veronica's home, and travel was a particular pleasure of her's. In her huge passion for life, despite numerous challenges, she touched the h\ cs and hearts of many. Veronica's life was as she lived it: rich and full. She was a devoted wife and mother and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. Veronica will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 54 years. Jock: and her family. Hugh: Philippa and her husband. Dan, all of Edmonton; Francis and his wife. Cathy; Trinita and her husband. Jeff; and Pal, all of Vancouver, B. C.: Anne and her husband, Pete of Prince George. B. C.; and Mike and his wife, Leslie of Wetaskiwin; as well as fourteen grandchildren. Veronica will also be lovingly remembered by tine brother. Ginger Scales of Ladner. B. C.; and one sister. Trinita Scott of Tsawwassen, B. C. Veronica was predeceased by one brother, Sandy Scales of London. England; and one sister, Eleanor Whalley of Durban. South Africa. Relatives and friends are invited to a Prayer Vigil which will be held from St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Rimbey on Friday. April 17, 1998 at 7: 00 p. m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held from St. Margaret's Catholic Church on Saturday, April 18. 1998 at 11: 00a. m. with the Reverend Father Sylvain J. Y. Casavant officiating. Cremation to follow. If friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to Amnesty International, Suite 401, 214 Montreal Road. Vanier. Ont. K1L 9Z9 or to The Heart and Stroke Foundation. # 101. 5208 - 53 Avenue, Red Deer. Alberta T4N 5K2. Funeral arrangements for the late Veronica Waller entrusted to the care of Oberhammer Funeral Chapels Ltd.. Rimbey, Alberta. Telephone ( 403) 843- 4445 |
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