Unexpectedly in hospital after a brief illness on Friday, February 19, 2010. Beloved husband of Lorraine nee Purdy. Loving father of Greg (the late Kathy), Danny (Joann) and Colleen ( Glenn Pearson) and predeceased by Stephen. Dear grandfather of eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Survived by his sister Elaine Morris and predeceased by Noreen, Vern and Billy. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Road at Albion Road on Monday from 11:30 am till 1:30 pm. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm in the Chapel. In memoriam donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. Online tributes may be sent to Mcevoy-Shields.com