Libby and I extend our condolences especially to Sharron and Cecile, as well as all their respective family members. Although I have lived in Calgary since 1975, I have known Vernie since I was a little boy as I was born in Lemieux Ontario in 1941 and lived there for the first 11 years of my life. A visit to his parents’ family farm (where Vernie lived at that time) was always a memorable occasion for me . For the past 52 years Vernie was a very special friend of mine and my wife Libby and we always remained in contact by telephone. Tthe last time we visited with Vernie was at the Riceville Fair in late August 2015. See photo Labelled Riceville Fair – August 2015. Since then I have kept in touch with Vernie by phone and my last communication with him was about a month ago. When Sharron sent us an e-mail about his passing, which occurred while she was visiting him and reading to him, it reminded us to remember just how peaceful death can be. We will continue to remember Vernie even though he is no longer with us. Keith and Libby Brownell
