Peacefully surrounded by his family at Grand River Hospital in his 85th year. Dearly loved husband of the late Patricia Audrey Francis (June 28, 2013), and loving father of Michael (Linda) of Conestogo, Sharon of Waterloo, Donald (Sandi) of Fort Nelson, BC, Jack (Shelley) of New Hamburg, Janice (Pierre) of Kitchener, and Sam (Linda) of Kitchener. Cherished Grandfather of 13, and great Grandfather of 11. Survived by his brother Robert (Dolly) and his sisters Mary Lee (Wayne) Martin and Kathryn (Douglas) Allen. Predeceased by his parents Howard and Helen (Reid) and his brothers John (aka Jack) and Thomas (aka Tommy). Private family services were held with burial in Memory Gardens Cemetery.
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be greatly appreciated. Donations can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-743-8900
