Peacefully into the presence of her Lord and Saviour, surrounded by her family at Westmount Gardens, on Thursday, January 19, 2023, in her 88^th year. Beloved wife of Doug (2015) for 61 years. Wonderful, loving mother of Karen (Dwight) Honsinger, Doug (Dianna), Kim (Paul) Trudgeon, Rob (Laura), Greg, and Ron (Shauna Vance). Proud Grandma to Jennifer, Sheryl, Thomas, Andrew, Julie, Robert, Natalie, Nathan, Matthew, Branden, Jacob, Zachary, Victoria, Nathan, Michael, Megan, and great-Grandma of 14 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of Beverly (Rev. Maury) Blair. Predeceased by her sister Marlene Bennett, and brothers-in-law Don and Bill Salton. Survived by her sister-in-law Beverley Anne Salton-St. John (Keith). Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by infant son Robert Douglas (1957), and by parents George and Gladys Agar. Over her lifetime, Velda was a health care provider for the elderly, as well as a dedicated children’s caregiver at Merrymount Children’s Centre. The family wishes to thank the amazing staff at Westmount Gardens for their loving care of Velda. Funeral service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road North, London on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., with visitation from 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. A livestream of the service will be available to those unable to attend in person.

Interment at Woodland Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Velda are asked to consider Mission Services of London.