Husband of Jessie (nee Bell).Father of Carol and her husband Ross Martin of Fisher's Corners; Helen and her husband Lloyd of Barrie; Linda and her husband Richard Deakins; Elizabeth Steers at home; and Fred and his wife Elaine of Oakville. Brother of Una Connell of Newton Robinson; Joyce Powell of Burnaby, BC; Ben of Beeton; and Ron of Port Severn. Predeceased by three sisters. Funeral service held at Lathangue Funeral Home.