Of Jackson, passed away May 22, 2011 at the age of 86. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Catherine Louise; one daughter, Sharon (Bob) Vowels; three grandchildren, Kelly (Mike) Gauthier, Jaime (Sabrina) Vowels and Erin Vowels; six great-grandchildren, Taylor, Whitney and Melissa Gauthier, James, Ashton and Reed Vowels; one sister-in-law, Joann Grief; one brother-in-law, Ed (Linda) Cooper and several nieces and nephews. They enjoyed traveling and wintering in Florida and spending time with family and friends. He will be missed by all. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday 1:30 P.M. Burial Hillcrest Cemetery. Visitation Thursday 6-8 P.M.