Peacefully on Saturday, November 15, 2014, after a lengthy illness at the age of 85. Beloved husband of Josette (nee Namour) and much loved father of John (Melissa). Loving grandfather of Zackary, Joshua, Ella and Matthew. Dear brother of Josephine of Cairo, Egypt and Malaka of Lubuck, Texas and will be fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may pay their respects at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home 1411 Hunt Club Rd. at Albion Rd. on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Mass Wednesday at 10:30 in St. Mary’s Church, interment Hope Cemetery. In memoriam donations to the Companions of the Cross 100 Young St. Ottawa, ON K1Y 3P7