Peacefully at Victoria Hospital, on Wednesday, October 3rd, 2012, Mr. Lorne Phillip Irwin of London in his 79th year. Beloved husband of Barbara (nee Hokansson). Father of Debbie (Bill), Karen (Adrian), Carol (Bill), Patricia (Don), Kim (Rick), Tracy (Domenic) and Willie (Kathy). Brother of Bernice, Laura (Harold) and Doug (Lynn). He will be sadly missed by 16 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his son Tim, sisters Violet, Joan, and Marge, brother Norm, and niece Joyce. Visitation at Needham Funeral Service (520 Dundas St, London) on Friday 7-9pm where the funeral service will be held on Saturday October 7, 2012 at 1 p.m. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers donations to the cancer society would be appreciated