Passed away at his home in Beeton, Ont. in his 78th year. He was the husband of the late Margaret Shaw and the father of Judy and Bruce Rutledge of Everett, Stephen and Wendy Harper of Huntsville, Ont., Dale and Cathy Cunningham of Egbert. predeceased by Sam. He was the brother of Everard and Betty Cunningham, Eleanor and the late Liam Whelan. A memorial service was held in the W. John Thomas Funeral Home in Alliston, Ont. on August 29, 2007. Cremation.