Peacefully at Perley Rideau Veterans Residence on Monday, December 1, 2025 at the age of 94.
Survived by his loving partner Betty, sons Michael (Jane) of Orleans ON, and Gary (Mardi) of Spruce Grove AB, grandson Christopher (Madeleine) of Toronto ON, granddaughters Kathleen (Richard) of Orleans ON, Meaghan of Spruce Grove AB and Jocelyn (Brad) of Edmonton AB, and great granddaughters Kathryn and Chelsea of Spruce Grove AB and Cora of Orleans ON, brother Fred (Janette) of White Rock BC.
Predeceased by his wife of fifty years Joan, brother Richard (Elsie) of Caledonia NS, sister Althea (Raymond) of Liverpool NS, and sister Brenda of Halifax.
Vernon served thirty years in the Royal Canadian Navy in the Supplementary trade in various units in Canada and Bermuda.
Services to be held at Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave, Ottawa. At a later date
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Perley Rideau Veterans Health Care Centre, or a charity of your choice.
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James F. Lovett
Wayne Halstead
Vern was a great supervisor and leader of men in Inuvik where I served on his shift. He also coached Fastball. Sleep well my friend.
Rick
Miss you bud. It was a pleasure and privilege knowing you. You're seatmate at the Perley.