Verna Evelyn Helena Pratt-Wood (1940-2016) It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of our mother on Friday, December 23, 2016, in her 76th year. She was the cherished mother of Dianne (Wayne), Sandi, Verna (deceased), David (Andrea), and Mark (Nicky). She was the caring foster mother to Marcy, Kelley, Melissa, Michael, and Justin. Verna was the proud and loving grandmother of Christina and Charles, Meghan and Heather, Dawson, Austin, Celina-Ashley and Vincent. Verna was the dear sister of Wilmer (Pearl), Victor (Barbara), Shirley (Willis), Gary (Anna), Elaine (Glen) and Brian (Sharon). Verna was predeceased by her parents Eva and Lloyd Pratt, her sister Doris, brothers Howard, Robert, and Ronald, sisters-in-law Helen, Patricia and Rosemary and brother-in-law Ross. She will be missed by her beloved cousins, nieces and nephews. Verna will be fondly remembered by her family, friends and neighbours for her mischievous nature, sense of humour, and love of camping, music and knitting. As we grieve our mom’s loss, we extend an invitation to everyone who knew and loved her, to pay their respects at Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth, on Friday, December 30th, 2016 from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. The funeral service will be held at St. Paul’s United Church, Perth, on Saturday, December, 31 at 10:30 A.M, followed by interment at Laidley Cemetery, Maberly. Following the service, you are invited to join a celebration of Verna’s life at the Maberly Community Hall. In remembrance of Verna, donations to the Laidley Cemetery Fund or the Canadian Cancer Society would be gratefully appreciated.