Whitney, Robert “Vernon”, South Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at home on May 22,2021. Born in Miramichi, NB, February 2,1943, he was a son to the late Lawrence and Bess Whitney. Vernon was a bank manager at the Bank of Nova Scotia for a total of 43 years. He was a curler, a very talented handy man, who could build anything he put his mind to. He was also a member of the Rotary Club in Yarmouth for many years. He is survived by his loving wife, Carol; daughters, Rose (Ross) Fowler, Rothesay, NB.; Aimee Marchesi, New Hampshire; son, Rob (Wendy), St. John, NB,; step children, Bruce Downs, Moncton ; Kevin (Charlene) Downs, Mt. Uniacke; Jeff (Cindy) Downs, Stellarton; brother, Peter Whitney, NFLD; sister, Sharon (Donald) Russell, Miramichi; grandchildren, Ben, Melissa, Andrew, Victoria, Greg, William, Sophia, Olivia; step grandchildren, Jamie, Thomas, Caitlyn, Jeremy, Justine. Cremation has taken place under the care of Sweeny’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. There will be no Funeral Service at this time. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to sweenys@sweenysfuneralhome.net, or you may sign the guestbook online at www.sweenysfuneralhome.net.