Passed at his home in Belle Ewart in his 80th year, the husband of Merzetta (Greer), father of Gail Strickland (Gordon), Garry (Lois), Brenda Richmond (Robert), Brian (Joanne), Kim Bourget (Ben) and Steven. He is survived by brothersEd, Bob, Dick and by sisters Alice and Mabel. Predeceased by brothers Aldred, Keith and Dennis. Funeral service at Lefroy United Church on September 11th, 2004 followed by cremation.