ONZM, Reg. No.448599, NZA (SGT), Reg.No. 4511579, RNZAF (LAC); Bledisloe Medal. Peacefully in his sleep in his 100^th year. Deeply cherished husband of the late Thelma, and much loved and respected father and father-in-law of Kingsley and Christine, Richard and Anne. Treasured Papa of Stuart and Bela, Phillip and Melaney; Victoria and Olivia, great-grandfather of William and Adelaide, devoted mate of Patch. Loved brother and brother-in-law of David and Joan, Beryl and Brian (deceased), Elaine and Eric (deceased), Alex (deceased) and Ngaire, and a loved cousin of Janice Jones. Messages may be addressed to The Family of the late Vernon Clark, c/- PO Box 39001, Christchurch 8545. A Service to Celebrate Vern’s life will be held in our Westpark Chapel, 467 Wairakei Road, Burnside, on Thursday, December 22, at 2.00pm.  Private Cremation thereafter.