Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Southlake Regional Health Centre in Newmarket, on Friday March 21, 2014 at the age of 69. Loving husband of Grace (Bellsmith). Beloved father of Jacqueline (Mike) and Christine (Jon). Cherished grandfather of Joshua, Elijah, Breanna and Barron. Dear brother of Rose, MaryAnn, Donna and Daniel, predeceased by Micky. Eli will be sadly missed by family and friends. Visitation will be held at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Parkway South, Aurora, 905-727-5421 on Wednesday March 26, 2014 from 2-4pm and 6 – 8 pm. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2014 at 11:00 am. Pastor Jeremy Bellsmith will be officiating the funeral service. Interment at Aurora Cemetery. Donations in Eli’s memory may be made to the Southlake Regional Health Centre Foundation.