On February 26, 2022 Dad’s prayers were answered; to be reunited with the love of his life, his wife of 68 years Margaret (Hay), who passed in 2018.
Dad was born on July 14, 1928 in Prince Albert SK, grew up in Melville SK and at the age of 16 boarded a train to Transcona to begin his career at the Canadian National Railway in the Foundry as a Moulder Apprentice.
Dad lived in a boarding house in Transcona and across the back lane met his wife Margaret Hay.
They were married in 1950, built their home in Transcona where they resided until 2007 and then moved to Transcona Place.
They had 2 daughters Betty (Doug) Barb (Kory) 2 grandchildren Jennifer (Tommy) and Chris (Jessica) and 2 great grandchildren Jack and Max.
Dad loved his family and truly spent his life protecting us, guiding us, and loving us.
Mom and Dad chose a good life and lived it beautifully with kindness, generosity and with good hearts.
Dad’s passions included fixing anything. “There must be a way to fix this” and he’d always figure it out.
During Dad’s life he enjoyed helping others, whether it be to lend a helping hand or to lend a listening ear.
Dad was a Custodian at the Pirates Community Club, a Custodian at Transcona Memorial United Church, a Scout Leader at the Maple Leaf Community Club, and a Baseball Coach.
Dad enjoyed curling, watching sports, fun get togethers & dancing Saturday nights with their many lifelong friends.
Dad was a storyteller, especially railway stories, which he told up to his last breath. He was a railroader and he loved his 41 year career at CNR, the CN5060 engine, and all the many friends he met during his career.
In friends’ words, Vern was a character, one of the good ones and always wore the best cologne. He was a strong man whose star will shine bright.
Dad will be so sadly missed by his family, his sister-in-law’s Joan, Shirley, Gloria, cousin Myrna, many nieces and nephews and the many friends who were just like family.
Special thanks to Home Care, Health Science Center Emergency, Concordia Hospital Ward N3E for your caring and kind hearts. You were amazing and appreciated.
Special thanks to Elmer who had such an incredible bond with Dad. We are forever grateful for the love and life you brought into Dad’s mornings.
Dr. Caners, you know how special you were to Mom & Dad. Your kindness, love, and unparalleled doctoring that we will forever be thankful and grateful for.
Love You Forever Mom & Dad
We do not have to rely on memories to recapture the spirit of those we have loved and lost.
They live within our souls in some perfect sanctuary which even death cannot destroy.
by Nan Witcomb
A private Family funeral service will be held at a later date. If friends so desire memorial donations may be made directly to Rossbrook House, 658 Ross Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3A 0M1
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Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Vernon Lloyd Peterson Saturday February 26th 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Oakbank, Province: Manitoba