Frizzell, Vernon Wilfred June 27, 1943 – June 14, 2024 The death occurred peacefully at Beach Grove Home on Friday, June 14, 2024 of Vernon Frizzell of Charlottetown, age 80 years, following a courageous battle with Corticobasal Degeneration (CBD). He was born in Summerside. Beloved husband of Glenda (Kitson) Frizzell for 56 years. Loving father of Lorelei Zakem (Paul), Jennifer Edgerly (Brad) of Alberta and David (Christina) of Ontario. Cherished grandfather of Nathan, Victoria, Maxwell, Eva, Mikaela and Naomi. Survived by brothers, Donnie (Diana), George and Warren (Carol) and sister-in-law, Gloria Frizzell. Fondly remembered by his Kitson in-laws. Predeceased by his parents, Ivan and Annie (Todd) Frizzell; sister, Lorna (Colin) Arthur; brother, Roger; and sister-in-law, Pauline Frizzell. Vernon day's job was teaching, having taught for 34 years and retiring in 1999. Throughout his lifetime, Vernon met, trained and coached countless young people in various sports. He served as coach and/or administrator of the minor hockey program for over 50 years. From 1981 – 1999 he served as technical director of the PEI Hockey Association. He sat on the recreation and initiation committees of the Canadian Hockey Association (CHA), developing a beginner's program for young players. He was a master course instructor for the CHA and for the NCCP programs. In 1995, he was head coach for the 1995 PEI Women's Canada Games team. Vernon headed the bid committee, which was awarded the franchise for the start of the Charlottetown Islanders Major Midget AAA team and coached and performed duties of Director of Hockey operations. In the early 70's, he held an executive position with the Island Track and Field Association including coaching at the 1973 Canada Games. He was president of the Charlottetown Figure Skating Club from 1988 – 1990, and vice-chair of the PEI section from 1982-87. For 10 years he was also a figure skating judge and since 1987, he was a leading instructor in power skating. In 1990 Vernon was presented the prestigious Gordon Juckes Award for hockey development in Canada. He was also named Sport PEI's Administrator of the Year in 1986 and received a Certificate of Recognition in 2005. The family would like to thank all Vernon's visitors, a special "thank you" to Jason Grasse (Thailand) who kept the postcards coming weekly to entertain Vernon and the staff of Beach Grove. The family would also like to thank Home Care and the staff of Beach Grove Home for their care of Vernon. They kept him smiling with a twinkle in his eyes daily! Resting at MacLean Funeral Home Swan Chapel. Funeral service Friday from Spring Park United Church at 1:30 p.m. Interment in Sherwood Cemetery. A Celebration of Life will be held at Peake's Quay on Friday from 2:30 – 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. Please join the family to celebrate Vernon's sports journey, all his "stats" etc. will be available, along with many sports memories! Family flowers only, however if so desired, memorial donations may be made directly to Spring Park United Church or KidSport PEI. No visitation by personal request. Online condolences may be made at: www.macleanfh.com
Vernon Wilfred FRIZZELL — Charlottetown, PEI
