Passed away at Stevenson Memorial Hospital, Alliston, Ont. in his 80th year. Predeceased by his wife O. Jean Winkworth. Missed by daughters Christine Preston of Calgary, Laurie Poole and Tracy Lee Wright of Cookstown. Survived by brother Leighton (and Sue) of St. Catherines, Ont. A memorial service was held at the Cookstown Curling Club on June 26, 2005. He was a founding charter member of Cookstown Lions Club. He had served with both the Royal Canadian Navy and the RCAF.