Velma Jean SIMPSON

Velma Jean Pratt (née Simpson) July 17, 1940 - September 21, 2004 Funeral arrangements by Jenkens Funeral Home Cremation and Reception Centre With deepest sadness, the family announces the passing of Velma Jean Pratt on September 21, 2004 after a short illness, with her family by her side at St. Joseph’s Hospice. Born July 17, 1940, she was raised in Westfort and attended local schools. She worked at K-Mart and Grandview Lodge and Pioneer Ridge as an RPN, retiring in 2000. Velma is survived by her daughter Cindy Lazinski (Len), sister Ellen Iazzani (Bill) of St. Thomas (enroute), brother Jack (Annette) and twin sister Verna Partti (Al), stepsons Cliff (Kathy), Milton (Phil), Ted, Shawn, father-in-law Clarence Pratt, brother-in-law Milton (Pat) and sister-in-law Lynn Kuzmych (Bill) and grandsons Robert Harris, Ryan, Ryle, Gregory and Cole Pratt. Predeceased by her husband Cliff (2000), granddaughter Shannon Lazinski (1996), her parents Tom (1949) and Margaret (1991) Simpson, sister Margaret (2003) and brother Tom (2004). Velma was a corporal in the Militia’s CWAC, 17 Med Corp. and a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #6, Westfort Prosvita and the Fish Club – Jail Baits. She enjoyed going to their camp on Lake Nipigon. Funeral services for Mrs. Velma Pratt will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, Ridgeway Street, on Monday, September 27, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Conliffe officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Children’s Wish Foundation or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.