Peacefully passed away on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at Ottawa General in his 93rd year. A dedicated research chemist at National Research Council for 43 years. Devoted and loving husband of Barbara (Mahoney) for 57 years. Beloved and caring father of Brian (Carol Ann); Greg (Robin) and Jeff (Leslie). Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Justin, Allison, Diana, Carolyn, Eric and Martin. Dear brother of Regis of Hamilton, Leonard and Raymond (twin brother) of Rochester, N.Y. and Harold of Buckingham, Quebec. Predeceased by his sisters, Sr. Marion Farnand, S.P., Lillian Flynn, Loretta Peterson and Bernadette Bird and his brother Emmett. Sadly missed by his many nieces and nephews and friends. Family and friends are invited to visit at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home & Chapel, 1411 Hunt Club Road, Ottawa, on Sunday, June 17th, 2012 from 7pm to 9pm. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 1758 Alta Vista Drive, Ottawa, on Monday June 18th, 2012 at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.