Peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, December 2, 2016 at the age of 87 years. Beloved husband of Florence McLaughlin for 61 years. Treasured father of Nancy Ann (Allan), Joyce (Scott), Shelley (Eric) and Shannon (Hugh). Carried on through grandchildren Alanna (Al), Dylan, Danika, Talia, Nolan (Véronique), Shayla, Haley (Patrice), Sydney and great -grandchildren Daniel and Darcy. Survived by siblings Mary (late Jack), Tom (late Bertha), Ray (Norma), Lila (late Ronnie), Walter (Alma). Predeceased by Victor, Bernard, Norbert, Vincent, Jack and Gerard. Thanks for the dedication of the caregivers; Tania, Brenda and Linda. Friends may pay their respects at the Venosta Recreation Centre, Hwy 105, Venosta, Quebec, on Monday, December 5, 2016 from 2-5 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Tuesday, December 6 at 11 am at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, Venosta, Quebec.In lieu of flowers, donations to the Wakefield Memorial Hospital or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada would be appreciated.
