Vernon Francis Duckett

Vernon actually worked for my dear grandfather Howard SULLIVAN at the Navy Bureau of Yards and Docks before I was even born. I met him many years later after moving into my grandfathers house in Davidsonville and found him to be a charming interesting and extremely talented man. My Mother was also acquainted with his Mother Ivy. I am sorry to just now learn of his passing but 102 is a fine ripe age. My condolences to those he leaves behind.

May the hope for the future at 1 Corinthians 15:26 provide solace.

(Genesis 15:15) . . .:" you will be buried at a good old age." May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. -

Cousin Vernon (his father was my grandfather's brother)was an invaluable help to me while I was working on Duckett family genealogy and shared many stories. I last saw him at his mother Ivy's funeral. I was very fond of her & saw her often; people who get to live so much life and live it well such as they both did really are treasures! It was a privilege to know such a wonderful and talented person like Cousin Vernon, who got so much out of life because he put so much into living it! I am...

Yes, Christina he was accomplished! On a personal level, he was outstanding too. I know he would want you to continue to live the life that he isn't right now. Godsend,

Vernon was a most interesting man and he had a full and healthy life with a wonderful family. My mother, Pat Collins Foster, was Vernon's cousin. Her sister Jeanne Collins Powell, daughter, Pam, my brother Jim Foster and I attended Vernon's 100th birthday party. I can still see him dancing his ballroom moves with Kristina. I know Vernon will be greatly missed but I'm sure he danced all the way to his next journey.