Peacefully, at the Brantford General Hospital, on October 1st, 2013. Loving father of Jeanette MacDonald and predeceased by sons Henry, David and Bruce. Sadly missed by his sister Vera Murchie, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A special thank you to the nurses on the 7th floor at the Brantford General Hospital. The family will receive friends at the "THORPE BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL", 96 West St., on Sunday, October 6th from 2-4pm & 7-9pm. A Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel on Monday, October 7th at 11am. Interment Mount Hope Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or The Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family.