Obituary of Vera A. Urbano

"SOUTH HADLEY - Vera Aurelia Urbano (1921 – 2009), 88, died peacefully on Saturday, June 6th, 2009 at Wingate of South Hadley. Vera retired in 1983 from Eureka Blankbook of Holyoke. She enjoyed her last years living at Newton Manor in South Hadley gardening and taking care of her animals. Vera is survived by her loving daughter, Michelle Clark, son-in-law John Clark and her very special and cherished granddaughter, Leah Urbano, all of South Hadley. She also leaves behind her beloved pet kitties Jaime and Blackie. She will be greatly missed by all of us. We invite all family and friends to visit with the family Sunday, June 14th from 1- 2 PM at Beers & Story Funeral Home, 646 Newton St., South Hadley. A memorial service to celebrate her life will begin at 2 PM at the funeral home following the visitation. Please visit www.beersandstory.com for additional information. Because of her deep love and compassion for all animals, donations in her memory may be sent to: Dakin Pioneer Valley Animal Shelter, POB 319, South Deerfield MA 01373 or made directly online at: www.dpvhs.org "