Vernon R. Speiran 1923-2006 Vernon Speiran, 83, of Riverview passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, August 14, 2006. Born in Brussels, ON, son of the late William and Matilda Speiran. Vern began his life's career as the owner of Speiran's Hardware in Blythe ON, in 1945, he soon had a change of heart and took to the sky's with the Royal Canadian Air Force. Captain Speiran had a tremendous career as a pilot, he retired from the RCAF and was a Veteran of the Second World War. He worked and retired from Transport Canada, where he worked as a Civil Aviation Inspector. Various times in his career, Vern worked as a flight instructor at both the Moncton Flight Center and Greenwood Flying Club. In his early retirement years he was Chief Pilot for Aerocharter, out of McEwen's Airfield. In his career, Vern piloted over 30 different military and over 60 different civilian aircraft. Vern also had a lifetime interest in all sports as a coach, mentor, supporter and father. Vern will be sadly missed by his wife of 55 years, Lois (Doherty); sons, Kent (Sylvia), Halifax, NS, Randy (June), Ottawa, ON, Curtis, Windsor, NS, Rod (Sharon), Riverview, Barry, Kitchener, ON, Loren (Cindy), Riverview and Bill (Lucille), Moose Jaw, SK; grandchildren, Krista, Erica, Robert, Susan, Jennifer, Alyson, Josh, Dylan, Joey, Cole, Jacob, Tristan and Calvin; brother, Elson (Olga), ON; sister, Maxine Vallance (Don), ON; several nieces and nephews. There will be no visitation prior to the funeral service, to be held on Friday, August 18, 2006 at 1:30PM in the Chapel of Fair Haven Funeral Home, Rev. Shawn Redden Officiating. A Reception for Vern's family and friends will be held in The Garden View Reception Room of the funeral home following the service. Interment will be in Fairhaven Memorial Gardens, Field of Honour. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Fair Haven Funeral Home, 1177 Salisbury Road, Moncton (506) 852-3530. In Vern's memory donations to the memorial of the donor's choice would be appreciated. The family invites you to sign the book of condolences at www.fairhavenmemorial.ca