At his home on Thursday, March 23, 1995, in his 78th year, predeceased by his wife Aileen. Companion and best friend of Ruth Myers. Loving father of Linda Rioux, Dorothy and Rob King, Larry and Tammy Preston. Dear grndpa of Lindsay. Survived by three sisters.

Veteran of the Second World War serving with the Royal Canadian Navy.

Retired firefighter of Hamilton.

Member of Her Majesty's Army and Navy, chartered member of Hamilton Naval Veteran's Club, member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 58, R.H.L.I. Unit 57, Macassa Bay Yacht Club and member of Old Buoys Association.