Vera, a long-time resident of Atlin B.C., passed away June 8th, 2023 at the Thomson Centre in Whitehorse Yukon at 99 years of age.

Vera was born on March 2, 1924 to Tom and Ivy Griffiths in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan.

She met and married her husband Tom Kirkwood in Atlin July 25th, 1950 and had 3 children.

Vera is survived by her daughter Dorothy Odian (Dennis), son Ron Kirkwood (Liz), grandchildren Cheri Malo (Laurie), Scott Odian (Shannon), Calvin Kirkwood (Alison), Cameron Kirkwood (Kelsey), Conrad Kirkwood (Samantha), as well as her 6 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, husband Tom and son Greg Kirkwood.

The family would like to say thank you to the staff at the Thomson Centre and especially tothose in Unit 4 for all they did in caring for Vera over the past 4 years.

A graveside service will take place at the Atlin Cemetery at 2:30 P.M. June 24th, 2023 with aCelebration of Life to follow at the Atlin Recreation Centre at 3:00 P.M.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Atlin Supportive living.