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Vernon Eric "Vern" McKinnon
March 20, 1928 - August 8, 2016
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<div itemprop="description">Vernon Eric McKinnon, “Vern”<br><br>Age 88 of Dartmouth. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Vern McKinnon on Monday August 8, 2016 at the Camp Hill-Veterans Memorial Hospital. Vern was tired and wanted to be with his eternal love, his wife, Norma who passed December 14, 2015. <br>Vern was born in Glace Bay to the late Murdock and Selena McKinnon (Myers). <br>Dad served 31 years in the Royal Canadian Navy, first as Sonar Tech, then his last 20 years or so as Chief Warrant Officer. He served in the Korean War and was awarded the Korea Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee-1977 and the Canadian Forces’ Decoration and Clasp. He was a Proud Canadian and Serviceman. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and friend. <br>Vern is survived by his two Sons, Ken (Ruth) Sydney, Bruce (Connie) Dartmouth, 5 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; sisters, Loraine Osborne and Shirley Taylor both of Barrie, ON. <br>Vern was predeceased by his three brothers, Joe, Cecil and Ernie and two sisters, Jean and Eileen. <br> There will be no visitation, service or flowers by request of Vern. Cremation has taken place. The family would like to thank the Staff, Doctors and Nurses on 6 East-Jubilee for the care, support, friendship and kindness they gave Dad during his stay.<br><br>Online condolences may be made by visiting the Dartmouth Chapel at www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com<br><br></div>