Passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, May 1st 2013 at the age of 44. Beloved husband and best friend of Anita (nee Hammers) for 29 years. Loving son of Art and Lorraine, and son-in-law of Diny Woudsma (Klaas). Dear brother of Phil (Mary) and brother-in-law of Joanne Hammers (Peter), Elaine Rypstra (Terry), and Paul Hammers (Cindy). Uncle of Jorie, Melissa, Aaron, Shawn, Brody, Brandon, and Daniel. Will be dearly missed by many uncles, aunts and cousins. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Friday, May 3rd from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held HOLY FAMILY CATHOLIC CHURCH (91 Ribblesdale Dr., Whitby) on Saturday, May 4th at 10:30 a.m. Interment Groveside Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.