Maurice passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 21 at VGH at age 86. Predeceased by his loving wife Joyce (2008). Dear father of Roland, Julian and Andrew. Beloved Papa to Jessica (Mike), Cody, Emma, Dylan (Erin), Ashley (Abdul), Cassandra, Nicole and great-grandfather to Ryder, Killian and Elizabeth. He was loved by his three daughters-in-law, Jordan, Dorrie and Linda, and will be missed by his brother Dale. Born in Launceston, Tasmania, Maurice took great delight in teaching others, finishing his professional career at New West Secondary. The intrepid writer of “Papa’s Paper”, Maurice was also a skilled bridge player and passionate genealogist. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 31st, from 2-4 pm at the Bell and Burnaby Funeral Chapel, 4276 Hastings St. Burnaby.