August 28, 1921 - January 7, 2016Peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at Ross Memorial Hospital at age 94.Vern, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Ellicott.Loving father of Marion, Gail, Rick (Lyn) and the late Karen (Wayne) and Keith.Proud poppa of Brent (Cathy), Wendi, Jason (Marnie), Sarah, Jennifer (Jesse), Nigel (Rosie), Aaron (Nicole), Derek, Megan and great grandpa of Paul, Bridget, Kylee, Ella, Rachel, Riley and Owen.Dear brother of the late Ivan and Allan.Vern will be lovingly remembered by his companion Joyce Wridght, his nieces, nephews, family and friends.A special thanks to Sarah and the staff at Bon Air for their wonderful care.Family and friends will be received at MOUNT LAWN FUNERAL HOME & CEMETERY, 21 Garrard Road, Whitby (North of Hwy 2) 905-443-3376 on Friday, January 15, 2016 from1:30 pm until the time of Memorial Service in the chapel at 2:30 pm.Interment Mount Lawn Cemetery.