Vera Ella Woodrow (22 May 1945 - 3 Feb 2021)

Location
Treswithian Downs Crematorium Puggis Hill Camborne TR14 0BL
Date
16th Feb 2021
Time
11am
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In loving memory of Vera Ella Woodrow who sadly passed away on 3rd February 2021. She was born 22 May 1945 in Illogan, Cornwall to Stanley and Ella Kempthorne.

Vera was one of five brothers, and four sisters. After education at Illogan and Pool School, Vera worked at Bridge Stores near Portreath. Her growing passions at that time included dancing and socializing, at Tabbs Arcade and The Flamingo Club. It was while exploring these passions Vera met Alan Desmond Woodrow, whom would become her life long friend and love.
Alan and Vera would go on to Marry at Paynters Lane End Chapel on March 4th 1967 both at the age of 20.

Two children were brought into this loving relationship, Sarah and Peter adding sugar and spice to Alan and Vera's ever developing relationship. When The children were old enough to amuse themselves, the couple yet again reignited their passion for rock and roll, dusted off their dancing shoes and got those hips moving at Camborne Conservative Club on a weekly basis.

Vera would extend her love of dancing to include line dancing with her friend Carol.
Travel was never far from Vera's mind and coach trips were a big part of later life. Alan and Vera's favourite destinations included Scotland and Blackpool with one especially fond memory being a cruise to the Norwegian Fjords, on a luxury cruise ship.

Battling Dementia marked the final years of a life lived fully for Vera. But as she did in the rest of her life, this was met mainly with a smile, all be it now and again she would point out that she was busy running around after Alan.
In Vera's final three years she was cared for lovingly by the team at Trewidden Residential Home in St.Ives. After three years of care and contentment at Trewidden, Vera was to contract Covid-19 and quickly fall ill.

Vera is survived by Her Husband Alan, and their two children Sarah, Peter, Son In-Law Paul, and Grandchildren Nathan, Ashley, and Kieran.
Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend.
We love you, and your smile and kindness will live on in our hearts forever.

Alan would like to especially thank the Team at Trewidden for their care, patience, and understanding for both of them over the last few years.
Due to the restrictions placed upon us all by the COVID-19 Pandemic only 25 people can attend the service and the family will invite those able to attend.

All can join us via webcast using the details shown below:

Go to the website www.obitus.com

Then in the top right hand corner enter the following:

Username: Xido4233
Password: 065981

You can login to the site at any time to confirm the details are correct and the live stream will be shown from 10:55 hrs on Tuesday 16th February.

Family flowers only. Donations for the 'Memory Cafe, Pool' in Vera's memory, payable to 'Cornwall Funeral Services', and sent to: Vera Woodrow, c/o Cornwall Funeral Services, Higher Fore St, Redruth TR15 2AR.

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One of our family get together as at the Robartes

One of our family get together as at the Robartes

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Pam Kershaw wrote

Will always remember Vera for all the fun family get togethers, she loved a laugh and we had many. Always the life and soul of a party will miss her xx

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DIANE & PETER GRIBBLE wrote

DEAR VERA WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU LAUGHING AND DANCEING.PETER AND DIANE GRIBBLE

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DIANE & PETER GRIBBLE wrote

REMEMBERING HAPPY TIMES DANCEING AT THE FLAMINGO,TRIPS OUT ON SUNDAYS.YOU WERE SUCH A TRUE FRIEND.WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

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lovely memories, always remembered

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Tracy Lyons wrote

Dear Vera, it was a pleasure to have known you, your smile lit a room up, you will be sadly missed. R.i.p sweet lady x

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Dear Vera, someone so special as you can never be forgotten, may your soul rest in peace.
Just over a year ago I joined the fantastic team at Trewidden, you brought so much love to us and I will miss that beautiful smile xxx

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Dearest Vera you were one very special lady and loved so much by your family and friends xx

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