In Southlake Regional Hospital, Newmarket, Ont. on March 4th, 2005 in his 94th year. Born in Buffalo, NY he moved with his family to Mounr Forest, Ont. He served as a provincial school inspector and as the first Director of Education for York County Separate Schools. Predeceased by his wife, Mary Adeline Keais in 1975. He was father of Margaret Schwab and Jerold Hodge. Mass of Christian burial was held in St. James Church, Colgan on March 9, 2005. Interment in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mount Forest, Ont.