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Nevia and Enrique Herrera posted a condolence
Sunday, May 6, 2018
Deacon Vern was an incrediable man. He was generous, kind, accepting and an example of what Jesus expects from us.
During our time at St. Patrick, Deacon Vern offered advice, guidance and kindness. During a challenging time for my husband and I, he even offered him sanctuary from immigration problems so that our new family could stay together. When my husband was scheduled for deportation, Deacon Vern than offered a private baptised for our new daughter so that her father, my husband could be present. He was truly a blessing in our lives. I will never forget him.
I was deeply saddened when I found out about his passing. Since we have moved away, we had lost contact from St. Patricks and are upset to have discovered we missed the opportunity to share our heart felt sorrow over the loose of such a special person.
Thank you Deacon Verm, we truly love and miss you. And thank you to his family that helped make him the man he was. God Bless !
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Andrea Berseth lit a candle
Sunday, April 29, 2018
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Love you Grandpa
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Kim Tucker posted a condolence
Friday, January 5, 2018
Please accept my heart felt condolances. I first met Vern when I started working at The Personal Insurance in 1988. He was a friendly face and a very nice person. I know he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
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Elaine & Ivor Davies posted a condolence
Sunday, December 31, 2017
We are so very sorry to learn of the passing of Deacon Vern. We first met him when we attended his marriage class, 22 years ago, and enjoyed seeing him at mass over the years. He was always so jovial and friendly, and we will miss him very much. Our deepest condolences to his wife and family.
With much sympathy,
Ivor and Elaine
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Maria-Josee Martinez posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Having attended St. Patrick's all throughout my childhood and seeing Deacon Vern, I would like to send my condolences to his family. A very wise man. He will be truly missed at St. Patrick's and by those who knew him.
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Raad&May Georgie posted a condolence
Tuesday, December 19, 2017
Dear family of the late Vern Bechard
Please accept our deepest sympathy on your big lost may the Lord rest his beautiful soul in peace and may God give you all the strength to endure this big loss may his memory stay with you for ever
God bless you all
The Georgie family
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Louise & Jack Brill lit a candle
Monday, December 18, 2017
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Dearest Mary Lou, while we firmly believe that Vern is now with Our Lord Jesus, we are saddened by his passing. We will always remember his kind manner, common sense homilies, officiating at the Baptism of our grandchildren ... and in the so many ways that he contributed to our growth as a faith community. May God continue to bless you and your entire family.
Louise and Jack
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Lovina D posted a condolence
Monday, December 18, 2017
Dear Mary Lou and family,
You are thought of very specially at this time and I pray that God may comfort you and take care of you at this difficult time.
With heartfelt sympathies and lots of love,
Lovina, Kevin, Michelle, Caroline, Daniel and Emilda Mama
photographerlavi@yahoo.com
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Karen from St. Patrick’s church posted a condolence
Sunday, December 17, 2017
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Deacon Vern.
He had presided over my Grandfather’s funeral and was always such a pleasant person to see and greet every time we met up at Church. He will be sadly missed. All my condolences to the family.
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Del H. Smith posted a condolence
Friday, December 15, 2017
When you have someone in your life for such a long time, it is a rude shock when they are no longer with you. My late wife, Peggy, and I have known Vern and Marylou since we moved to Markham in 1974. Vern was my role model as a Grand Knight and my spiritual leader through his warm, down-to-earth homilies as a deacon at St. Patrick church. My wife, Marcelle and I send our deepest condolences to the family on their loss and on Markham's loss.
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Kenneth and Susan Bechard posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Rest in Peace Uncle Vern, although we only met a few times , your brothers and sisters always looked up to you , and had fond stories to tell.
Ken and Sue.
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Matt Grant posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
May Our Lord bring Deacon Vern home where “he will wipe every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; mourning and crying and pain will be no more” (Revelation 21:4).
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Deacon Steve & Ann Palmer lit a candle
Thursday, December 14, 2017
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Deacon Steve & Ann Palmer posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
May God welcome one of his great servants. We offer prayers and thanksgiving for knowing Vern and being able to call him a Deacon brother. Mary Lou we hold you and all your family in our thoughts and prayers. Thank you for sharing him with us.
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Dennis & Lynette Swamy & family lit a candle
Thursday, December 14, 2017
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Mary Lou and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Deacon Vern was a was a very humble man, well respected and loved by all including our family.
Our prayers are with you.
Deninis,Lynette, Matthew, Luke and Amanda
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Dennis & Lynette Swamy & family posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Dearest Mary Lou and family,
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
May you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
Deacon Vern was a very humbling man upon his visits for prayers in our home.since 1986.
May his soul rest in peace.
Dennis, Lynette, Matthew, Luke and Amanda
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Anna Schwarzenberg lit a candle
Thursday, December 14, 2017
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McCormick family posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Our condolences to the Bechard family.
Deacon Vern was a gentleman, and a fine, welcoming, and constant servant of his parish community.
Requiescat in pace.
From, the McCormick family.
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Fr. Patrick O'Dea posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
I wish to offer my sympathy to MaryLou and the family.
I was only at St. Patrick's, as Associate Pastor, for a year (1990-91) before being assigned as Vocation Director, but I truly loved serving with Deacon Vern and to meet his lovely wife.
Vern attended daily mass and served the marginalized. He had a great laugh and was a great preacher. He was truly a man of God and yet he never seemed to rise above anyone else in his ministry. He remained humble and simply taught by example. I will miss all this, not to mention his wonderful humour and smile. I also wish to thank him and his lovely wife for their great witness of married love. They were truly one. Rest in peace, dear friend.
Fr. Pat O'Dea
St. Edward's Church
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Ron and Audry Vollick posted a condolence
Thursday, December 14, 2017
Mary Lou, we are so sorry to learn of Vern's passing.
We have such good memories of our time in Markham with you in COR. Vern and you were a big part of all the good things in St. Patrick's parish.
Please know that we will pray for the repose of his soul, for you and for your family.
Ron and Audry
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Will Toth lit a candle
Thursday, December 14, 2017
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Tim and Marie Flynn posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Dear Mary Lou and Family;
Marie and I are so choked up with your loss. I have always said both Mary Lou and Vern are and always will be the First Family of St. Patrick's who served all of us in such a wonderful and humble manner. We can learn so much from them with their service to our parish and too God. I have heard Vern say many times "my bags are packed" and what a beautiful message we also should all live by. Our prayers and thoughts are with you Mary Lou and your beautiful family.
Love and God Bless,
Tim and Marie Flynn
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Mark & Cathy Willmore posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Cath & I were saddened to hear of Uncle Vernies passing. What a wonderful and full life he had. I will always remember the excitement we had when Uncle Vernie, Aunt Mary Lou and family were coming to Chatham. Nothing but good times followed. I will have a Scotch and toast Uncle Vernie and I'm sure he and Dad will be together joining me. We will miss him, as will all that had the pleasure to have known him. Our thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Mary Lou and the whole family.
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Pamela Roth posted a condolence
Wednesday, December 13, 2017
Dear Mary Lou and family. We are so sad to hear of Vern's passing. He was a wonderful man and a true man of God. We will hold him and you and your family in our prayers.
Blessings,
Pam and Tom Roth
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