THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WE
THAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;
AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NOR
THE YEARS CONDEMN.
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN
AND IN THE MORNING,
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.

COMRADE VERA MAY HINDS

HINDS, Vera May - Kingston . It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of the most precious mother in the world, Vera May Hinds, at home surrounded by her loving daughters, Arlene and Donna, on Tuesday, July 22, 2008. Born in Bloomington , Annapolis Co., she was the daughter of the late Leshman and Annabelle (Allen) Gordon. Throughout her 87 wonderful years of life, Vera was a devoted wife, mother and a special "Nanny" to children she babysat. She gave to all she knew, being involved in various groups including the Wilmot Garden Club, Wilmot Women's Institute, Home and School, Citizens Advisory Program, Sunday school teacher, Canadian Red Cross, Canadian Cancer Society Relay for Life, Kingston/Greenwood Health Board, Middleton Sharing Room and Annapolis Valley Exhibition. She was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 98, where she received the George Doucette Legionaries Award for volunteer work in 1995 and had the honor of being the Kingston Branch 98 Silver Cross Mother for Remembrance Day 2007. She is survived by her daughters, Arlene and Donna, both of Kingston , and daughter-in-law, Darlene. Vera was predeceased by her husband, Stanley; son, Glendon, and brother, George Gordon. Vera will be loved and sadly missed by all who knew her. In keeping with Vera's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no public funeral or visitation. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Nictaux Cemetery , Rev. Leon Langille and Rev. Gerald Bezanson officiating. By request, family flowers only. A very special thank you to Dr. Craswell and Dr. Yafai for their tender medical care and for all the love and support from the community and family friends. Donations in memory may be made to the Hinds Family c/o CIBC Kingston Branch where a trust fund has been set up. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com

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