Vernelda Lisa Downey Obituary
In loving memory of Vernelda Lisa Downey (Dartmouth, Nova Scotia), who departed this world on July 23, 2025 at the age of 73. Vernelda Lisa leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Shirley Cain and Wiley Cain; her grandparents, Margaret, James Willis, Harold and Mildred Cain; her son Farell Willis; her siblings, Chann, Betty and Novelee; her nephew Tyson; her children, Racine, Kentrel of Halifax, Langle of Halifax, Keithient of Halifax and Kemoe of Halifax; her siblings, Ivan (Muriel), Larry, Leander (Adret), Morgan (Bernadine), Mazie (Alfred), Elaine (Wayne), Olive (Kim), Gwen (Kevin), Carrenlee (Danny), Kimberly and Cindy (Jessie); her niece Charmaine; her cousin Jennifer (Jane); her aunt Viola (Bran); and her godchildren, Stephanie, Nicole, Adele, Deana, Milly, Kardeisha, Justine and Carry.
A wake will be held on Tuesday, July 29th 2025 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Atlantic Funeral Home (771 Main St, Dartmouth, NS B2W3T9). A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, July 30th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Thomas Baptist Church (35 Simmonds Rd, North Preston, NS B2Z1A3).
