Obituary of Velma Irene Bos

It is with great sadness, the family of Velma Irene Bos, wife of Evert Bos, announce her death which occurred on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. Born in Bathurst, NB on January 16, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Edna (Wiseman) Ronalds. Velma graduated from the Saint John General School of Nursing in 1962. She worked as a Registered Nurse in the field of mental health until her retirement in 2014. Velma was an active member of the Quispamsis United Church, Saint John Presbytery, and the Hampton Refugee Action Committee. She dedicated much of her time helping family and friends, and will be missed by all who knew her. Survived by her daughters, Allyson Bos, Julie Coutts (Micheal) and Jennifer Galloway (Paul); grandchildren, Liam and Emma Galloway, Zachery and Brooklyn Coutts and Mark and Laura Kerr; sisters, Marion Ronalds of Newfoundland, Edith Clouston (Hugh) and Ivy Bujold (Edward) of Fredericton; cousin Glenda Hossack (Laurie); special nephew and niece, Erin Whalen (Rosa) and Tanya Whalen Kerr; as well as many other cousins, nieces, and nephews. Besides her parents, Velma was predeceased by her sisters, Wilma Simonsen, Jean Koch, and Joan Whalen, and her brother Gordon Ronalds. Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis (849-2119) with visiting on Monday from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Service will be held at Quispamsis United Church, 372 Hampton Road, Quispamsis on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at 10 am. Interment to take place at Fernhill Cemetery. For those who wish, remembrances may be made to Quispamsis United Church, the Hampton Refugee Action Committee, or to a charity of the donor’s choice.