Peacefully at home on May 28, 2019 at the age of 82. Survived by his wife of 42 years, Elaine Redmond. He will be dearly missed by his daughter Natashia Mantha (J.P.) and stepchildren Jane Scharf, David Friberg (Margie), Julie Joanisse (Gilles) and Donald Friberg. Cherished grandfather of Patrick and Laura; Tracy and Kayla; Laura, Brian and Danny; Jordan, Andrew (Arina) and Kevin. Great grandfather of Amanda and Oliver. Brother of Gerald and Geraldine Simard (Gerry) and predeceased by Mary, Theresa, Sr. Sheila, Marguerite, John, Mike, Patsy and Billy. Friends may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion), on Thursday, May 30 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Friday, May 31 at 1 pm in St. Basil’s Church, 940 Rex Ave. In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada or to Birthright Of Ottawa.
