He especially loved spending time on the Great Sacandaga Lake in Edinburg, NY where he had a lake home for 54 years.  He was an avid boating and snowmobiling enthusiast.  Vern was a skilled craftsman, making furniture and cabinetry for family and friends.

During his retirement years, Vern enjoyed traveling, the FL sunshine and spending time on the golf course.

He is survived by his wife of 14 years Carol Barrows of the Villages FL, Two sons, Glenn Barrows and his wife Karla, William and his wife Maureen, two granddaughters, Elina and Susan Barrows all of Upton, MA.  And two sisters, Beverly White and Susan Ober both of Mendon, MA.  He was predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Susan M. Barrows in 2004.