It is with great sadness that the family of the late Vera Hinks (nee Keeping) announces her passing surrounded by her loving family on Monday April 18 at Western Memorial Hospital at the age of 84 years. Born at Ramea, Vera was the daughter of the late Norman and Ethel Keeping. She was also predeceased by her husband James Hinks in 2010, daughter Lillian, grandsons; Christopher, Luke, great grandson Ethan, brothers Emmanuel Keeping and Harold Keeping. Leaving to mourn with many fond and precious memories are her children; Norman Hinks (Thelma) Port aux Basques, Brenda Gillis (Rannie) Sydney NS, Linda Sheaves (Earl), Bob Hinks (Marie), Ruth Elms (Brian) all of Port aux Basques, Diann Hinks (Harry) Halifax NS, Bruce Hinks (Joanne), special daughter Violet Roberts all of Port aux Basques. A proud grandmother, great grandmother, great, great grandmother she will forever be missed by her 21 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great, great grandchildren. She will forever remain in the hearts of her brother Onslow (Edith) Keeping PEI, Nora Pink, Marie Ayre (Louis) all of Sydney NS, Ruth Stevens Catalone NS, Eileen Pink (Arch) Ramea NL and a large circle of nieces, nephews and many special friends. Visitation taking place on Wednesday from 7-9 PM and on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques. Funeral services taking place on Friday April 21, 2 PM at St. James Anglican Church, Channel officiated by Rev. Clayton Billard, interment to follow at St. James Anglican Cemetery, Barachois Hill. Flowers graciously accepted or donations in memory of Vera can be made to St. James Anglican Church. Funeral arrangements were in the care of East Haven Funeral Home Inc, 57 Grand Bay Road, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. www.easthavenfuneralhome.com

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