As per Vern’s wishes a private service will be held.
CLEELAND - Vernon William
8/11/1945 - 3/12/2025
Passed peacefully with his family by his side.
Dearly loved husband of Gail for 58 years.
Loving father of Jason, Andrea, Pj & Kate.
Adored father in law of Sam & Terry.
Much loved grandfather of Carly & Jasmine,
Aimee & Ben, Jack & Chloe, and Luke.
Great Grandfather of Ezra & Miley.
A life lived to the fullest, treasured memories in our hearts forever.
Many thanks to Bass Coast Health
& Armitage House for the exceptional
care given to Vern.


13 Condolences for Vernon Cleeland
Condolences(13)
Tuppy Cleeland says
December 8, 2025 at 3:14 pmSpecial memories are ours to keep . Condolences to Gail and family.Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Love Clarrie and Tuppy
Tuppy Cleeland says
December 8, 2025 at 3:19 pmSpecial memories are ours to keep.
Condolences to Gail and family at this sad time.
Bev Main says
December 8, 2025 at 7:28 pmDeepest sympathy to Vern’s family & friends. I had the pleasure of working with Vern in Cowes & Wonthaggi. He was a lovely man who adored his family, telling us stories, of things they did. RIP Vern.
Wendy Gray says
December 9, 2025 at 7:43 amSuch a beautiful man. Memories of times on Phillip Island. Love to Gail and Family. Love Ian and Wendy Gray (O’Callaghan)
Patsy Britt says
December 8, 2025 at 8:26 pmWhat great fun and good times we had with Vern in the State Bank days. Some people leave lasting memories and Vern is a good memory. Condolences to Gail and all the family. Xx
Julie Osmond says
December 9, 2025 at 11:08 amWonderful memories of our time with you in the Burra. Sending our love.
Harris family.
Gaile & Mike Fincher says
December 9, 2025 at 1:29 pmWonderful memories of you Vern of knowing you in the State Bank .Nothing was never a problem. My condolences to GAIL & family…. RIP VERN
Alyn Spencer says
December 10, 2025 at 4:17 pmSo very sorry for your loss Gail and family.. Do everything for everyone kind of man, Special memories at the horse paddock… The Spencer’s
Fran Andrighetto says
December 11, 2025 at 9:02 amMy first A1 when I started in the State bank Victoria in 1987! What a great leader you were Vern, and always a good laugh, we all loved you – and when I say all, at one stage we had 23 staff in the Wonthaggi Branch back then. To Gail and family, I am sorry for your loss xxx
Michelle Huitema says
December 11, 2025 at 10:47 amWas honoured to work with you Vern back in the State Bank in Wonthaggi. Never was there a dull moment with your humour. Condolences to Gail and Family. RIP Vern
Trudy Jamieson says
December 11, 2025 at 3:13 pmFond memories of Vern from our days of traveling to our workplaces together. Always had time and enthusiasm for a chat, very kind man.
Love & thoughts are with you Gail & family
Joy Niven says
December 16, 2025 at 12:12 pmSending my love to you all Gail..take care and know we share your loss. Always smiling & happy.. Happy memories.. Joy
Carl Weaver says
December 17, 2025 at 9:19 amFond memories of a great workmate at 732.Wonthaggi. Condolences to Gail and family
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