Peter Maurice Vernon

Born on March 22, 1959 . Passed away on February 26, 2022 .

22/3/1959 – 26/2/22
Passed away at Peter MacCallum Melbourne after a long cancer battle.

Loved husband of Sheryl (Dec).
Adored father and father in-law of Ryan, Bree and Allen, Thomas and Sarah, Blake and Salvanna.
Much loved pop of 8 grandchildren
Son of Mort and Cath (dec).
Brother to Stephen (dec), Susan, Kerrie and Tracey.
Special friend to Cheryl
LOVED AND REMEMBERED FOREVER

Funeral Notice

Service held Monday March 7, 2022 - 10:30am

A Funeral service will be held for Peter Maurice Vernon at the Grain Shed, Church of Christ, 2-8 King Street, Swan Hill on Monday 7th March  commencing at 10.30am.

Burial will follow at Swan Hill Memorial Park.

Peter's service will be live streamed. Please go to the Live Streaming tab on our home page (passcode provided to family).

We wish to encourage you to express your sympathies and condolences to the family via a tribute on this announcement which the family are able to read, reflect and treasure.

 

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  1. Deepest sympathy to everyone Melissa Gary Matt Ryan and Ben Sheridan

    Melissa SheridanFebruary 27 2022 4:05 pm

  2. No more sips listening to Adele belt out a tune on the jukebox but wonderful memories are ours to keep forever. Will miss you Pete xxx Kang and Loey

    Lois+CaelliFebruary 28 2022 8:05 am

  3. Sincere sympathy to all the Vernon family. Thinking of you all.
    Jan Mclean

    Jan McLeanFebruary 28 2022 9:19 am

  4. To Bree, Ryan, Thomas, Blake and families

    Our sincere condolences on the loss of Peter. Gone too soon. Fond memories of years gone by

    Love to all

    Karyn & Jeff Hilton and family

    Karyn HiltonFebruary 28 2022 10:07 am

  5. Deepest Sympathy to Ryan,Bree,Thomas,Blake and Family’s .We will miss the wave from Peter a great Neighbour .Thinking of you all .
    Carol & Kev Sutton

    Carol and Kev suttonFebruary 28 2022 1:53 pm

  6. Sincere Sympathy to Bree ,Ryan, Thomas and Blake and families, on your loss of Peter, such a great man.

    Ross and Cynthia Watson. xx

    Ross and Cynthia Watson.February 28 2022 5:09 pm

  7. Our thoughts are with you Bree, Ryan, Thomas and Blake. So sorry for your loss.
    Pete was 1 in a billion, so genuine ,thoughtful and always on for a cuppa and a chat. He will be missed by many.
    Marg and Greville. 💌

    Marg DevereuxFebruary 28 2022 5:27 pm

  8. Deepest condolences to the Vernon family. Peter will be sadly missed by all, will forever hold a special place in my heart and many more. Will never forget the countless night dancing the night away and having a beer or too. Love to all. ❤️❤️

    Kaniesha MonkFebruary 28 2022 7:52 pm

  9. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time We will miss pete and our chats and laughs and a sip or two at our farm one tough man will be dearly missed your mate and friend jock and carol Fraser ❤️❤️❤️

    Carol and jock FraserFebruary 28 2022 8:54 pm

  10. Deepest condolences to the Vernon family. ❤️

    Belinda StjepovicFebruary 28 2022 10:33 pm

  11. To Ryan, Bree, Thomas, Blake & your families.

    Our thoughts & prayers are with you all, at this very sad time, as you remember in your hearts, with tears, love & laughter, the truly wonderful life of you dad & Pop, Peter, now resting peacefully with your beautiful mum, Sheryl.

    My brother Pete always refers to your dad, as the toughest man in the Mallee. And, that he was. He fought a very long battle indeed, with utmost dignity. God Bless him now.

    Lynne, Craig &Tania, Ashley & Stacey, Shaun & Teagan & families.

    Lynne LawryMarch 1 2022 12:42 pm

  12. To Bree, Ryan, Thomas, Blake and families
    So saddened to hear of Pete’s passing, may he rest peacefully after his long long battle. My heartfelt condolences to you all.

    Jo

    Jo O'RourkeMarch 1 2022 7:57 pm

  13. R.I.P. Peter. Such a courageous guy. You fought so hard for so long.
    Rest easy now.💙 Annie & Pa.

    Anne AlgieMarch 1 2022 10:52 pm

  14. Our sincere sympathy to Ryan,Bree,Thomas,Blake & families, just look back on the great times you have had together & think how lucky you were.Thinking of you all,our love to each of you. Joe & Judy Duffy xxxx ❤️❤️

    Judy DuffyMarch 2 2022 11:55 am

  15. Sincere condolences to the Vernon families and Cheryl, R.I.P Pete after a courageous battle . Will be missed by all .

    Glenn & Judy AllenMarch 2 2022 2:23 pm

  16. Our deepest sympathy to Peters Family, a terrific bloke who fought so hard, may he finally rest is peace.
    Peter, Kathy, Barry, Sharon Knee

    Kathy KneeMarch 4 2022 12:35 pm

  17. To Ryan ,Bree ,Thomas, Blake ,and your families .

    Our thoughts are with you on the recent passing of your dad , Peter . His health battle was well fought over the years . R.I. P.

    Dossie & Rick McNamara

    Dossie McNamaraMarch 4 2022 5:19 pm

  18. So sad to hear this news, our thoughts and love go out to the entire family, R.I.P Pete
    Love Beck and Boltsy

    Beck TiernanMarch 4 2022 6:21 pm

  19. Rest in peace Peter,

    Courage & determination personified.

    Deepest sympathy to Ryan, Bree, Tom, Blake and their families.

    Mick Mannix and family.

    Mick MannixMarch 5 2022 8:11 pm

  20. To Ryan Bree Thomas Blake &families Cheryl (partner). What a very sad day for all. He was a man so tough , a man so strong , a man who liked to party on . Pete you will be sadly missed 💕Kez &Roger

    Kerrie ShadboltMarch 6 2022 8:56 am

  21. Bub and Tess and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time and the loss of my dear friend and mate Peter. Wishing I could be there in person to say goodbye. Skeet

    Skeet Pyatt and familyMarch 6 2022 9:10 pm

  22. Deepest sympathy to Bree, Ryan, Blake, Tom
    and families. Thinking of you at this sad time.
    Vickey and Andrew Owies

    Andrew OwiesMarch 7 2022 12:33 am

  23. Sincere condolences to Peters family they don’t come any tougher or more courageous than Pete who fought the long fight RIP Unfortunately we can’t attend the service today but all will be in our thoughts. Fitzgerald Family Piangil

    Russell FitzgeraldMarch 7 2022 8:14 am

  24. Deepest sympathy to peters family he was our go to for all our plumbing problems, never forgotten.
    Les and colleen hoiles.

    Colleen hoilesMarch 7 2022 12:26 pm

  25. Sincere Heartfelt Condolences from the Maher Family .Pete was a great fella!

    Linda MaherMarch 7 2022 4:27 pm

  26. Rest easy Kin. Enjoy a pure blonde and the juke box up there. Condolences to the Vernon/Henson Family xx

    Tanika and Sophie 💓

    Tanika Daniel, Sophie VernonMarch 7 2022 7:10 pm

  27. Deepest sympathy to Bree, Ryan, Thomas, Blake and families at this sad time. Thoughts are with you all.
    Di Templeton

    Di TEMPLETONMarch 8 2022 11:25 am

  28. Love and prayers to Peter’s family at this sad time. We have fond memories of a great cousin with a quiet sense of humour and a wry smile. Peter fought his cancer battle so courageously till the end. Rest now Pete no more pain. Until we meet again.
    Love Denise Blood, Jason Parker,
    Nicole, Alex, Noah & Eli Cudia

    Denise BloodMarch 8 2022 6:52 pm

  29. Dear Sue, Kerrie Tracey, Peters children and partner, Please know that my heart goes out to you on the loss of your brother, father and partner. It is comforting to know that Peter will not have to suffer from any further pain or hardships. R.I.P Peter.

    Rob BernathMarch 11 2022 9:01 pm

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