Vera Johanna Cummings died suddenly in Sun City, AZ, on January 3, 2011. She was over 103 years old. She was born August 10, 1907 to Paul and Charlotte (Moeller) Nickel. She is being buried beside her beloved husband Stanley in Hastings, MI. During many decades of living in Hastings she was very active in the local community including with several area Ben Franklin stores. She is remembered by her family as a gentle dignified and loving mother and gramie. They were blessed to have her for such a unique length of time. Even the governor of Arizona just recently recognized her as a special citizen. Vera is survived by her son, Tom (Betty Lou) Cummings of Westport, CT; grandsons, Mark (Lisa) Cummings of California, Matthew (Michele) Cummings, Todd (Kate) Cummings all of Connecticut; five great grandchildren; Matthew Jr., Caroline, Toby, Ella, and Zoe. Interment will take place at Riverside Cemetery. A time of remembrance will be held at the Riverside Cemetery in the spring.