Died peacefully surrounded by family, on the Vigil of the Feast of All Saints, October 31, 2026, at the age of 80.
He is survived by his beloved family - spouse of 57 years Diane (nee McNicholl), children Jill (Andrew) and Michael, and many relatives.
Visitation for family and friends will take place at Racine, Robert, Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Rd, Ottawa, near the Vanier Parkway, Monday, November 9, from 6 to 9 PM.
A Requiem Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 10, at 10:30 AM, at St Clement Parish at St Anne Church, 528 Old St Patrick St, Ottawa.
Burial will take place at Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery, 4601 Cote des Neiges Rd, Montreal, at a later date.
His family is grateful for Sacraments administered by the Priestly Fraternity of St Peter, supportive medical care provided by Hull Hospital, CLSC home care, and Ottawa Heart Institute.