Peacefully, after a brief illness, with his family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Monday, January 20th, 2014, at 82 years young. Beloved husband of Marian, with whom he would have celebrated their 59th Wedding Anniversary this year. Loving father of Carol Lynde and her husband John, Ken and his wife Jean, and Deborah Crawley and her husband Matt. Devoted Grampa of Elizabeth, Sarah, Cassandra, Kyle, Kaitlyn, Lauren and Meghan. He will be fondly remembered by his extended family, many friends especially his friends from the cottage and his friends from General Motors where he worked for 43 years. Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME, 847 King Street West (905-721-1234) on Thursday, January 23rd from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Friday, January 24th at 3:00 p.m. Memorial donations to the Lakeridge Health Foundation – Cancer Care would be appreciated.