Peacefully passed away in his 85th year on Monday, October 24, 2011. Beloved husband of Jean. Loving father of Michael, Shawn, Elizabeth and Lynn. Step-father to Audrey, Valerie, Pamela and Cynthia. He will be greatly missed by his many grandchildren. Retired teacher of the Etobicoke School Board. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600), Oakville from 2-4 and 7-9pm Wednesday, October 26, 2011. Funeral service 11am Thursday, October 27, 2011 at Glen Abbey United Church, 1469 Nottinghill Gate, Oakville. Interment Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations to the Scarboro Missions will be greatly appreciated.