Mahar, Verna Deloras, 89, of Truro, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, September 20, 2014, surrounded by family at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro. Born in Truro, she was a daughter of the late Laughlan Douglas and Jean Esther (Frizzell) MacMillan. Verna was a former employee of Stanfield’s Limited Truro where she was a folder. She loved reading and socializing with her friends over a cup of tea, discussing the events of the day. She is survived by daughters, Cherlyn (Robert) Andrews, Ottawa; Verna (Neil) MacQuarrie, Lorne, Pictou County; sons, Gary (Diane), North Bay, ON; Allan and his late wife Linda, Brian (Joan) and Phillip, Halifax; Robert (Susan), Bible Hill; Blaine (Eileen), Whitby, ON; Paul (Carolin), Sydney; 23 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Reginald; sisters, Aggie and Shirley; brothers, Roddy, Stu and Tommy. No visitation by request. A graveside service and interment will be held 11 am Tuesday, September 23, in the Robie Street Cemetery Truro, with The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Verna’s family would like to extend their sincere thanks to Dr.’s Bower, Cook and Henderson. Also to the nursing staff of the Surgical Ward and the Palliative Care Team at the Colchester East Hants Health Centre Truro. A reception will then follow in St. John the Evangelist Church Hall, 23 Church Street Truro. Family flowers only. Donations in Verna’s memory may be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Verna’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com