Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family on Thursday, October 3, 2019 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 64 years Betty (nee Pilling-Draper). Loving father to 6 children Nancy (Fred Ritter), Murray (Val), Doug (Chris), Debbie Rachky (Brian), Valerie Tremblay (Bob) and Laurie Gill (Peter). He will be sadly missed by his grandchildren Derek Lennox (Stephanie), Christine Kasch (Kevin), Crystal Zapcic (Marko), Tanya Toye (Conner), Ashley (Derek Mousseau) and Jason Norman, Mindy Primeau (Steve) Skylar Rachky, Matthew and Wesley Tremblay, Joshua and Jacob Gill, and his great grandchildren Alexandra and Duncan Lennox, Katelyn and Caleb Kasch, Ethan & Avary Zapcic, Kara Mousseau, Daphne Toye, Charlotte Primeau. As per his wishes a private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements entrusted to HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES.