June 29,1928 – January 20, 2022

With sadness and gratitude for a life well lived we would like to announce the passing of Vernon Flaherty who shared a lifetime with his wife Gladys (nee Glover).

Vernon owned and ran the Strand Theatre in Beaverton from 1955 until the building was sold in 2018.

He began earlier still, in 1948, with his brother Brian (Margaret Will) at a previously existing theatre on Simcoe St. in Beaverton.

The business was successful enough to allow the construction of the “new” Strand Theatre in 1955. That adds up to 69 years as a theatre owner/projectionist.

Vernon served in the Royal Canadian Air Force Marine Squadrons during World War II in Nova Scotia and was a member of the RCAF Association 429 Wing. He was also a long-term member of the Beaverton Legion, Branch 135.

Rest in Peace Vernon. You will sorely be missed by many and remembered fondly for much good advice, great humour and caring assistance.

We would like give thanks to the outstanding staff of Lakeview Manor in Beaverton. The best of care by the best people.

Due to COVID restrictions, a private service will be held with interment at Stone Church Cemetery, Beaverton.

If so desired memorial donations in memory of Vernon to the RCAF Association-Wing 429 or the Beaverton Legion branch #135 would be greatly appreciated by the family.