Hugh Reginald Birks, in his 100th year, at home holding the hand of his beloved Catherine, aged 95, wife of 71 years. He was born in Durham England; a Veteran of WWII British Army. They immigrated to Canada in 1951, and he worked 25 years for Federal Department of Transport. Hugh loved Canada, his adopted home. He had many varied interests over time, but his main hobby was simply to stay busy. He could turn his hand and head to almost anything. Dearly loved father of Peter (Sally), Stephen (Brenda), John (Johanne), Jennifer, Robert (Sharon); grandfather of Sarah, Matthew (Angela), Carolyn (David), NataLee (Kevin), Mitchell, Stuart (Priti), and great-grandfather of Liam, Ian, Cassidy, Landon,Tyson, Birklee and Carter. Visitation to be held on Sunday, October 2, 2016 from 1-3p.m., followed by Service at 3pm, at Andrews Community Funeral Centre – Bramalea Chapel, 8190 Dixie Road, Brampton, Ontario L6T 5N9. A private cremation will follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation may be made to your preferred charity.
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