Philip Vernon
1948 - 2020
Passed away peacefully at the Great Western Hospital on 12th August 2020, aged 71 years.
Funeral Service Details
Additional Information
There will be a chance for everyone to pay their final respects to Phil as we take Phil to a place that is very close to his heart - The Swindon Speedway Stadium before we leave for his final resting place. You are welcome to come and pay your final respects to Phil there at 13:35pm on Wednesday 2nd September.
Donations in memory of Phil would be appreciated for St Andrew's North Swindon.
Donations may be sent to Hillier Funeral Service, 170 Victoria Road, Swindon, SN1 3DF. Cheques payable to Parochial Church Council of Blunsdon St Andrew
Good night and good bye Dear Philip
We loved you so much you will be in heart forever and we will keep your memories going forever.
Rest in peace…. au revoir et bon voyage
You was my hero and now you are my angel xx my heart is broken and can never be fixed but the memories I have will last forever!!! Bestest grandad in the whole wide world xxxxxxxxxxx
Phil mate , what can we say about such and great person inside and out, your great charm and character will be truly missed, but so glad we had the pleasure for all the laughs , until we meet again, keep them rocking up there Mick Jagger . ??❤️
Goodbye Uncle P, I will always remember your laugh and your terrible jokes! I hope you are at peace now xxxx Love Sarah xxx
Dad when I say this word dad I can’t help but cry and my heart hurts . I love you dad always and forever till I see you again Paula xxxx
So sorry for ur loss he will always be with u and will always protect u he was such a lovely man from what I remember from being young such a family man ! Stay strong he will be so proud of u he will want u all to be smiling for him ❤️
Sleep tight Grandad, you took me under your wing as a young 17 Yr old boy and taught me so much about life. I will treasure our memories forever,especially our speedway trips ? I have never felt pain like this after losing someone ? . Our hero. Love you xxx
You will always be remembered in our heart and in our family
Your memories will life on forever in our hearts ❤️
What a lovely man, with so much love for his family…. fly high, RIP
So sorry for your loss. ❤️
One of the good guys.
I can never say Margaret without thinking of you and the special way you said it. See you again one day xx
We have many fond memories of Saturday evenings in Eythorne enjoying good food and many laughs! You were always the life & soul of any gathering with your stories and jokes. Rest in peace now Philip free of the indignity of your dreadful illness.
Always remembered.
Janet & Bob
Dear grandad
I remember all our truck rides across europe and somehow you always knew the way to each spot and stop. I used to sit there and not have a care in the world cause i know we get there. Now your gone, im lost. No one to guide me where to go. I love you forever and always. You will always be my idol, my role model and my godfather
Growing up we had our little squables and disagreements, normal for ones so close, but we had something that has endured, a love of one brother for another, a bond so strong it will go on forever.
Always in my memories and in my heart.
I love you Phil, Bernard
Chacun des instants de joies, de rires et de générosité que j’ai eu la chance de partager avec toi me restera gravé à tout jamais… Merci Philip et bon voyage…
RIP uncle Phil.
Will cherish many childhood memories x
Mes sinceres condoléances et une pensée pour le Ch’ti anglais
Amicalement Jacques
“Fil de Fer “: mon vrai “BEATLE” quand j’avais 12 ans :
un vrai anglais
Vrais cheveux longs, vrais tours à moto …
Une légende
Qui me reste si vivante!
Recevez mes plus vives condoléances
et toutes mes pensées.
Joëlle
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Today i had to leave you. I miss you so much.
We were together for many years, you held my hand,you hold my heart.
There will never be a day I wont think of you and wish you were here with me.
Love you always and forever.
Goodnight god bless.
Until we meet again xxx
Margaret
Grandad I dont know where to begin or what to say. My heart is in soo much pain. But seeing you sleep soo peacefully I know that you are no longer suffering. I am soo lucky you stood in and took a role of a place I had missing. I had a brilliant childhood only 1 a kid could dream of , bouncing on your belly , being chased ,lots of laughter and most of all lots of cuddles. You made me feel soo happy , loved and safe . Memories of seeing the world , picnics on the beach , driving your lorry. You adored your family and i will treasure our memories forever. And hope my kids experience what you shown and taught me. I hope I do you proud grandad. I miss you soo much , sleep tight grandad love you lots xxx
dad.
I dont know what to say only hope your at peace and free from suffering. Im so heart broken and missing you loads. I know i have the love and memories which i will treasure and talk of you always .so proud i had an amazing dad.
You are so missed .
Love ya always and forever
Your jamjo xxxxx❤
You were loved by everyone that knew you, you created a beautiful family whom I feel lucky to call my friends . Rest In Peace Mr V xxx
Dad, Love you and miss you, Dad you will always be in my Head and Heart. Good night god bless ?
Chère Margaret
Nous avons appris avec tristesse le décès de Philip. Devant ce coup du sort, nous sommes tristes. Aucun mot ne pourra apaiser ton chagrin. Néanmoins, nous tenons à te témoigner de toute notre sympathie dans ces douloureux moments.
Nous t’adressons ainsi qu’à tes proches nos sincères condoléances
Uncle phil you went to heaven. God bless you for the wonderful man you always were. I miss you I think about you very much. bon voyage watch over me from up there. One day we will find you and me. Every night you shine in the sky and I these that you think of me ?.
Big kisses i love you forever ????
Uncle phil you went to heaven. God bless you for the wonderful man you always were. I miss you I think about you very much. bon voyage watch over me from up there. One day we will find you and me. Every night you shine in the sky and I these that you think of me ?.
Big kisses i love you forever ????
Uncle Phil it is with sadness that I learned of your death, I will never forget all the moments spent with you you were such a wonderful person, it is with a heavy heart that I send you a thousand kisses have a good trip big kisses Christopher and amber
Thank you for all the amazing memories, summer holidays were the best with you both ?
Goodnight and God bless Phil❤
You will be missed by so many, your laugh was so infectious and would light up a whole room! I will forever miss our chats and laughs at speedway where you always asked for help with your programme.
Rest in Peace up there
XxxxxxX
It is hard to find the words to express the sense of loss by your passing, so many memories, rest in peace Phil, love Sue & Jim xxx
A wonderful man. a selfless man, a gentleman . Good night Philip, god bless xxx
You will remain always in our hearts. We would have liked to see you again but unfortunately we were unable to make it in time. We have many fond memories that we will always cherish. Unfortunately we will not be able to make it to the funeral but we will certainly be thinking about you and your family. ❤️❤️?
I took a long time to find my words, it was difficult to say how much Philippe was an exemplary father of a family , and it was without counting Margaret who looked after him to the end. I spent wonderful unforgettable moments with you , are an angel ! I join in your grief, Margaret !
Dear Margaret
In this difficult time for you, we want to express our deep sadness to you and let you know that our thoughts are near to you. We have nice memories with Philip and we will remember him as a warm-hearted and friendly person. Unfortunately, circumstances will not allow us to pay for him a final tribute, but with these few words we want to assure you of our affection and our fidelity. We wish you and your loved ones all the courage you need facing this ordeal. Be assured of our sincere compassion. Very affectionately.
Mrs Denise Legrand
Mr Alain & Mrs Marie-Antoinette Legrand
Mr Michel & Mrs Annick Follin
Mr Régis & Mrs Brigitte Pigère
Mr Christian Legrand & Christophe Vieu
You were loved by everyone who knew you . Thank you for all the good times Andy and I had with you and Margaret going to Italy twice and for all the lovely times we had with you both in Dover you always had a open house for us all we will always remember you good night god bless XXX
Chère Margaret,
Je vous envoie, ainsi qu’à toute votre famille, toutes mes meilleures pensées en cette pénible circonstance.
Le départ de Philippe va vous laisser un grand vide. Il aura été bien entouré par vous tous .
Bon courage pour cette semaine qui va être encore bien difficile.
Bien affectueusement
Michel
Chère Margaret et toute la famille,
Philippe est parti un peu trop tôt pour retrouver tous ceux qu’il a aimés. Il a été très bien entouré par tous les siens.
Que de souvenirs depuis notre enfance : à Hallennes puis à Arras. Philippe était anglais, avec des racines françaises, et parlait très bien le patois qu’il utilisait pour nous raconter toutes ses histoires! Je garde en mémoire tous ces bons moments passés en votre compagnie.
Jean se joint à moi pour vous envoyer toutes nos pensées les plus affectueuses.
Encore quelques jours bien difficiles……
Annie
Nous partageons votre chagrin en ces moments difficiles .
. Sachez que nous sommes tout proche de vous par la pensée et que nous nous souviendrons de son sourire et de sa joie de vivre.
Veuillez recevoir nos plus sincères condoléances .
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