January 30, 1921 – January 25, 2015
We as a family are saddened by the death of our Mother, Nana and Great Nana. Vera was predeceased by her brother, Cranston (Browning) and her sister, Doreen (Atherton). She was born in Winnipeg and moved at a young age with her parents, Joseph and Elizabeth Browning to Victoria where her brother and sister were born. She grew up in Victoria and attended Oaklands Elementary and Victoria High School. She met the love of her life, Kenneth McCrindle (CPO RCN) when they were next door neighbours. In 1942 they were married. However tragedy overtook them with Ken’s death in 1951. Vera served her country as a civilian, working all of her career at CFB Esquimalt. Vera leaves to mourn, her daughter, Marcia (Logan) McMenamie; grandchildren, Meghan (Chad) Pawson, Christopher McMenamie, Kirsten (Jeff) Horncastle, Rachel (Peter) Friesen, Ima McMenamie, Chelsea (Brendan) Morgan, Tanisha (Alan) Bonsdorf and 9 great-grandchildren. She was a woman of independent mind and character. She had a very strong faith in Jesus Christ and lived out her life with an amazing generosity of spirit. She will be missed dearly by all her family and friends and those she served with at Emmanuel Baptist Church, St. Aidan’s United Church and St. George the Martyr, Anglican Church.
A Funeral Service will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2121 Cedar Hill Cross Road on Friday February 6, 2015 at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, we ask that you make donations to Our Place Society in Vera’s memory.
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” (Phil 4:13)
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Bros. Funeral Home
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Marie Curry (Matthews)
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Nancy Paxton Marcia and Logan: I am thinking of you at this time. I know your faith will carry you through. I didn’t know your mom that well, but what I did know of her was that she was a very strong and loving woman in her faith and her life. May our Lord hold you in the palm of his hand and give you peace. With Love Nancy
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Barry and Mignonne Greenhalgh Our prayers and thoughts are with all the family at this time. Hopefully your memories and support from family as well as friends will provide solace in your loss.
God Bless .
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Joseph and Mildred Giraard Sorry for your loss. Vera was a kind and considerate neighbor to us these last four years. We admired her strength and resolve. Best wishes to you all.
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Marilyn & Vern Cann I’m so sorry to see that Vera has left us. I always enjoyed my visit with her when we delivered her a calendar each year. I missed seeing her this year. She was so pleasant and we had much in common when we chatted. We even attended the same school. Just wanted you to know she will be missed.
Marilyn & Vern Cann
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Kathleen von Kanel What a wonderful woman. I know you will all miss her terribly but that you will hold her memory dear and never forget her influence on your lives. Kate
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Daphne (Stewart) Duggan I am saddened to learn of the passing of Mrs. McCrindle. She was my neighbor on Asquith Street from the early to mid-sixties, and I remember her as a kind, generous woman.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to Marcia and the family.
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Margo (Stewart) Blake So sorry for your loss. I will always have fond memories of your mother. She was very good to me when we were children.
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Ken Smith It has been a great pleasure to have known Vera since 1988. A strong and independent lady, never to hold any strong feelings back. Always working hard for church and charities. I shall miss her Spirit.
Ken
Marcia, I am so sorry to hear of your loss of your mom. I have memories of her from our childhood, and neighbour talks over the fence with our moms. Hold on to your memories Marcia, they are what helps and gets you through. Marie