Born March 16, 1927 in Malton, Ontario. Died peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at the age of 86. Beloved husband for 55 years of the late Doris Pickering and loving father of Robert (Patti Wolfe), Anne (Tim Muirhead), Jim (Elaine Piroli) and Mary (Charles Hackbarth). Dear grandfather of Lukas, Joel, Silas, Michael and Henry, and great- grandfather to Cohen. Survived by brother John Pickering of Lindsay, Ontario, having been predeceased by brother Robert Pickering of the RCAF. Former Head of the Physics Department at Don Mills Collegiate. Long term active member of Oriole-York Mills United Church. A memorial service will be held at: St. Mark's Presbyterian Church, 1 Greenland Rd., Don Mills, Ontario (off The Donway East, in the Don Mills Rd. and Lawrence Ave. E. area), at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 10, 2013. Reception to follow. Family members will receive relatives and friends at the church one hour prior to the service. People may donate to The United Church Mission Fund (1-800-465-3771), in lieu of flowers.
