Peacefully, at Marshall Gowland Manor on Monday, February 19, 2024, Vera Helga Buhlmann passed away at the age of 90. Predeceased by her parents Frederick and Hedwig Koster. Previous husband Joathim and longtime partner Ante (Tony) Ljulj. Vera was one of six girls, Helga, Enge, Gutrun, Karen and Sabrina. Vera was born in Germany, married to Joathim and had their first child, Hilda, then immigrated to Canada in 1954 for a new life. They finally settled on a beautiful farm in Petrolia and where they had two more children, Peter and Linda. Vera is survived by her three children and numerous grandchildren. She loved baking cakes for friends, enjoying nature birds, flowers and gardening. She looked forward to weekend dancing. Vera also worked many years as a cook in several restaurants and her last job was at Vision Nursing Home. Family and friends will be received at Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia, on Thursday, February 22, 2024, from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Cremation will follow. Donations to Rayjon Share Care of Sarnia Inc. (cheques only at the funeral home please).