Also known as Mr. Hugs.
1923 - 2014
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our devoted father who died peacefully in his sleep on February 22nd. Pre-deceased by his loving wife Frances. Father to Patrick (Pamela), Wayne (Linda), Hilda, Ken, and Alan. Grandfather to Christopher, Ali, Natalie, Paul, Kristina, and James. Great-grandfather to Kassandra, Jonathan, Vincent, Theo, Sydney, Noah and Liam. Very special friend to Lorraine Gunhouse. He also leaves to mourn many friends, dart and poker buddies, colleagues from his days at the Northern, and of course his fellow Royal Canadian Navy veterans of WWII. The family will receive condolences on Thursday, February 27, 2014 from 2 to 5 p.m. and from 7 to 9 p.m. at Collins, Clarke, MacGillivray, White, 307 Riverside, St. Lambert; Funeral service to be held Friday, February 28th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary's Church, 125 Grove Street, Greenfield Park. He will be forever loved.