Peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the age of 56 years. Beloved husband of Vilma Dioleste - Pitman. Loving step-father of Arvie, Rovilyn and Virlyn. Predeceased by his parents Paul Pitman and Jean Blatherwick. Survived by his step-mother Phyllis Pitman, his brother Michael Pitman (Carmen) and sister Margaret (Richard Preston). Dear uncle of Jeanna (Martin), Shawn, Paul, Megan, Melissa and great-uncle of Keegan and Kolby; also survived by his aunts Margaret (David Hunt) and Sheila (Tony Smith) of England. Dear step-brother of Nigel Blow (Cathy), Richard Blow (Cathy) and Michael Blow. The family will receive friends at McEvoy-Shields Funeral Home, 1411 Hunt Club Road (at Albion Road) on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass on Wednesday at 11 am at Our Lady of the Visitation Church, 5338 Bank Street South. The family wishes to thank all the doctors, nurses, family and friends for their support and compassionate care. In memoriam donations to the Ottawa Hospital General Campus Cancer Unit would be appreciated.