Died peacefully on September 25, 2008 surrounded by his family in his 86th year. Predeceased by wife Marjorie (1970). Beloved husband of Eileen (nee Unsworth). Loving father of Cathie Rickert, Lon and wife Brenda Rickert, Linda and husband Henry Knapp, Ronald and wife Christina Ridley, Allan and wife Rose Ridley. Dear son of the late Sidney and Lovina Rickert. Treasured grandfather of Sarah Rickert, Jenefer Rickert, Joseph Knapp (Tanya), Sheryl Wilker (Bruce), Brian Knapp (Jennifer), Reanna Ridley, Thomas Ridley. Cherished great-grandfather of Owen, Mark, Daniel, Charles, Alyssa and Justin. Loving brother-in-law of Helen Unsworth. Survived by sister Marjorie Dimaggio. Predeceased by sisters Muriel Langlois, May Couvillon, Dorothy Omar, Ethel Rickert, Lorraine Schmidt, Evelyn Cork and brother Stewart. Vern served for 3 1/2 years in the R.C.N.V.R. and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #594, a life member of the Navy Club, Admiral Hose Branch and a life member of the H.M.C.S. Hunter. He is a Retiree of B.A.S.F. If you so desire, donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Visiting Sunday from 3-5 & 7-9 p.m. Naval Service Sunday 7 p.m. Prayers Sunday 8:30 p.m. at Families First Funeral Home & Tribute Centre (519-969-5841) 3260 Dougall Ave. On Monday, friends are invited to join the family after 9:30 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church (1400 Cabana Rd. West) followed by Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Heavenly Rest Cemetery.