Obit: DRISCOLL, Rev. Vernon Francis

In Memory of
Rev Vernon Francis Driscoll
April 22, 1935 - April 9, 2016
Obituary

The Reverend Vernon Francis Driscoll, 80 years, passed away on Saturday,
April 9, 2016, following complications from surgery.
A priest of the Archdiocese of Halifax-Yarmouth, Father Vernon was born in
Halifax, NS, the son of the late Albert Edward Driscoll and Winnifred Mary
Redmond. He was also predeceased by his aunt, Anne Redmond, who assumed the
role of mother following the illness of her sister, Winnifred; his brother,
John and his nephew, David Driscoll.
He is survived by his sister, Margaret; brothers, Albert (Theresa), David
(Madge), Kenneth (Verna), Peter (Marilyn) and his sister-in-law, Maureen; 20
nieces, nephews and many grandnieces, grandnephews and cousins. Educated in
Halifax at St. Mary's University and Holy Heart Seminary, he was ordained in
1961; he faithfully served for 55 years in various roles in the following
parishes: St Augustine's Chester; St. Mary's Cathedral Halifax; St.
Theresa's Halifax; St. Thomas More Dartmouth; St. John Vianney
Sackville; St. Patrick's Halifax; St. Pius X Halifax; Immaculate
Conception Truro; Holy Family Amherst; Moderator of the Cumberland
County Regional Pastoral Team.
Visitation will be held in Holy Family Church, Amherst, NS, on Tuesday,
April 12, 2016, from 11:00 am to 7:00 pm followed by The Vigil Service at
7:30 pm. On Wednesday, April 13, 2016, visitation will be held at Saint
Benedict Church, 45 Radcliffe Drive, Halifax from 1:00 4:00 pm and 6:00
8:00 pm.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Saint Benedict Church on
Thursday, April 14, 2016 at 10:00 am, Archbishop Anthony Mancini presiding.
Reception to follow in parish hall after which burial will take place at
Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul
Society or Holy Family Parish, PO Box 1075, Amherst, NS, B4H 4E2. To leave
an online condolence, please visit www.jasnowfuneralhome.com.

[Collected by DAW, 12 Apr 2016]