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1909 - 2002. At Lakeshore General Hospital on Friday, February 22, 2002, aged ninety-two years. Verne passed away after a short illness. A native of Saskatchewan, Verne was predeceased by Margaret (nee Ashley) in 1974, and Winnifred (nee Bunnaman) in October 2001. Survivors include his brother Russell of British Columbia, sons Russell (Doris) of Ontario, James (Helen) of Manitoba and Douglas of British Columbia; step-daughters Verna Lunney (Jack) of Florida and Virginia Belanger (Raymond) of Beaconsfield. Grandpa Verne appreciated grandchildren Karen, Erik and Dawn Searle, as well as Diane and Nicole Belanger, and Beverley, Jack, Elizabeth, Diane and Jennifer Lunney. Twelve nieces and nephews from across Canada, including Susan Thompson of Kirkland and Tony Thompson of Lake of Two Mountains, enjoyed uncle Verne. In his memory, donations to the Canadian Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Arrangements were done at Collins Clarke, 222 highway 20, Pointe Claire. The Montreal Gazette, 25-02-2002