Passed away at Lakeridge Health, Oshawa on Wednesday August 21st, 2013 in her 80th year.Loving mother of Deborah Vesa (nee Dean) of Frankford, Ontario and Laurie Ann Laing (Ken) of Peterborough. Loved and fondly remembered by her grandchildren Charlie, Andre, April, Stephanie (Bryan) and Gary. Great-Grandmother of Caroline, Daniel, Colin and Bria. Always remembered by her dear friend Harry Argue.Survived by her brother Archie Johnson. Predeceased by her sisters Margaret, Barbara and Donna.Family and friends will be received at BARNES MEMORIAL FUNERAL HOME 5295 Thickson Rd. N. Whitby 905-655-3662 on Monday August 26th from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.  A service honouring Velva's life will follow in the Barnes Chapel at 1:00 p.m.In memory of Velva, memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.Messages of condolence may be forwarded to barnesmemorialfuneralhome.com.