After a lengthy illness on March 1st, 2011 at Southlake Regional Health Centre, at age 71. Survived by his life partner Shirley Read, his sons Darryl Fletcher and Rodney Gilchrist, his grandsons Kyle and Curtis, and his brother Robert Fletcher. Friends may call at the Thompson Funeral Home, 530 Industrial Pkwy. S. (north east corner of Yonge St. & Industrial Pkwy. S.), Aurora, on Friday from 6-8pm. Funeral Service in the Chapel on Saturday at 10:30am. Interment Aurora Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to Southlake Regional Health Centre would be appreciated.