Peacefully, at the Pine Meadow Nursing Home in Northbrook, on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. Vera Lorraine Steele formerly of Arden at age 87. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Steele. Dear mother of Joyce Matthews (Garry - deceased) of Ottawa; Bob of Iqaluit; Rick (Elaine) and Brian (Linda) of Perth; Terry of Kingston and Tammy Steele (Kevin Belmont) of Amherstview. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren and predeceased by great-granddaughter Amelia. Beloved Sister of Ronald Hartwick (Gertrude) of Victoria, B.C. Predeceased by her brothers Frederick Hartwick; Lorne Hartwick; and sisters Norma Scott, Jean Martin, Mildred Heasley, Lila Thompson, Myrtle Coy and Rita Shier. Sister-in-law of Reta Buker (late Gerald) of Napanee; June Hughes (Tom) of Arden; Clare (Margie) of Napanee and the late John (Regina of Kingston); Winnifred Weese (Robert); Boyce (Glenys) and Donald “Pete” (Jean of Tweed). The family received friends at the HANNAH FUNERAL HOME in Tamworth (613-379-2997) on Friday, January 13 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday, January 14 from 9:30 a.m., followed by Service in the Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment Arden Cemetery. Memorial donations (by cheque please) made to the Arden United Church or the Royal Canadian Legion…
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