Cpl 'Big' Vernon Lodge

[Robby]

I've just heard the very sad news that 'Big Vern' Lodge has passed away.

I first met Vern at Sek Kong where he had arrived from Binbrook and he then went to the Harrier Software Maintenance Unit at Boscombe Down, when he retired he went to work for BAe at Brough.

A true gent and all round sportsman (ranging from Rugby and Hockey to Badminton) a great fella and sadly missed, taken too early.

RIP Vern

 

[True Blue Jack]

RIP Vern. I have fond memories of him from my time at Boscombe Down where he tried in vain to teach me to play hockey.

 

[Talk Wrench]

RIP Vern.

Many happy days were spent at Boscombe with Vern.

A gentle gentleman with a big heart both on and off the rugby pitch.

Very sad news.

Will raise a glass or five tonight in your honour Vern.

Vern leaves behind his wife Sue and his baby daughter Victoria.

You are in the thoughts of the TW clan.

It's just got very dusty where I am and I think there is some in my eyes.

TW.

 

[the lovetoad]

Fantastic memories of Vern, dragging my hungover bod to Pewsey Vale for rugby every Saturday and then on a couple of occasions conning me into Boscombe's hockey team as a goalie!!

Rest in Peace my friend.

 

[NODUFF]

Big Vern

Big Vern

I knew Vernon in Hongkers, the pleasure was all mine.
He became a fellow front row Yorkie, a big man with an even bigger heart.
My thoughts are with your loved ones, - RIP Big Vern!

 

[Trenchard]

Played and coached with Vern at Boscombe Down, won the local 10s competition. Always with a smile on his face and never with an unkind thought or word.

Rest in peace Vern, you will be missed.

 

[airforceone]

Sad news indeed. Vern was my neighbour at Boscombe Down, a true gentle giant. RIP fella.