Dad passed peacefully at the age of 95 years
On 27 September, 2019. He will be missed by his two
Sons Brian (Elaine) and Ken, and his granddaughters
Molly (Matt) and Connor.
Dad lived a full and adventurous life.
Born in Glasgow Scotland in 1924, he served in the
Royal Engineers in WW2, first in North Africa;
He then landed on Juno Beach with the Canadians
On D-Day.
In 1952 he married the love of his life Irene.
In 1965 the family immigrated to Canada and Dad found work
In Corrections Services which led to his dream job as
A Deputy Sheriff which he enjoyed until his retirement.
When Mum was stricken with Alzheimer’s he cared for her at
home for most of her long journey until her death in 2006.
Dad loved to travel and visited five continents over the years.
He was broadminded and well read and had a quick wit and
sense of humour. There was always laughter in our house.
He met the challenges of later life with grace and dignity,
kept us laughing and saw us through right to the end.