VERNON, Stanley (Stan) 273449, Cpl, 2nd NZEF. formerly of Mornington, ex DCC Plumbing and Drainage Inspector

On January 27, 2009 at Montecillo Veterans Home; in his 88th year.

Stanley was the youngest son of the late Henry (Harry) and Isabella Vernon. Brother and brother-in-law of Betty and the late Bill Vernon (Abbotsford), the late Phyllis and Don Gilmore (Mosgiel). He was a very loyal and best friend of James, Jean and the late Ray Woods. (Company Bay) and he will be sorely missed. Long time and Life Member of the Otago Model Engineers Society.

The whistle is blowing
the smoke is black
the train is steaming along the track.
'Tis your last ride Stan,
you're not coming back
To Heaven it goes and now it shows,
Time to get off Stan,
now you've run out of steam.

"We hope you've got a pocket full of peppermints on your journey" - from James and Jean.

Stanley's funeral will be held in Hope and Sons Chapel; corner Andersons Bay Road and Oxford Street at 2.00pm on Friday January 30 followed by private cremation.

Messages may be left in the tribute book below or sent to 19 Castlewood Road, Company Bay, Dunedin.

Hope and Sons Ltd, FDANZ Griefcare

Hope and Sons

Funeral Directors

Dunedin - Mosgiel

Service Information: Date: Time: Location: 30/01/2009 2:00 p.m. Hope and Sons Chapel Andersons Bay Road Dunedin