Obituaries

Verla Louise MacDougall
62, New Waterford


It is with great sadness and broken hearts, we announce the passing of our dear wife,
mother, grandmother, sister and great friend, Verla MaDougall on May 30, 2012 at the
New Waterford Consolidated Hospital. Born in New Waterford, she was the daughter of the late George and Bridget (Williams) Steiger. Verla was a dedicated church member, belonged to the N.W. Legion, Pensioner's Club, loved spending time at their bungalow in Loch Lomond, enjoyed music and dancing but most of all, she enjoyed going to bingo with her bingo buddy and best friend, Linda Gottwald. Verla is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Jeff MacDougall, daughters Georgia (Wayne) Eldridge, Sheri MacDougall; sister Georgie Woodland; brothers Johnny (Diane), Jimmy (Terry) and Joey; dearest grandchildren Tyler, Jeffery (Samantha), Brandon and one extremely special grandson Ethan. Besides her parents, she was also predeceased by son Jeffery Joseph, sisters Shirley Power, Helen (Tootsie) Matthys; brother Charles, brother-in-law Herbie Woodland, mother and father in-law Liz and Joseph MacDougall. Visitation will take on Sunday, June 3, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm and a celebration of Verla's life will be held Monday, June 4th at 10 am in the Parish of Saint Leonard with Father Ray Huntley officiating followed by cremation. A luncheon will be held at the Army and Navy, Smith St., all are invited. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of McLellan Brothers Funeral Home, 3183 Plummer Ave., New Waterford, 862-7500. Donations can be made to a charity of one's choice. To send online condolences to the family go to: www.mclellanfuneralhome.com