Peacefully on Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 87th year. Bev, beloved husband of Mildred for 65 years. Loved father of Paul (Debby), Murray (Anna) and Sharon (Mike). Cherished grandpa of Bradley, Evan, Griffin, Alyssa and Christina. Dear brother of Marlene (Ted) and the late Eldred (Anne), Don and Fairlene who is survived by husband Howard. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600) Oakville, from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. on Sunday, April 9, 2017. A service to celebrate Bev's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, April 10, 2017 at St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca St., Oakville. Cremation. Interment will take place at St. Jude's Cemetery, Oakville at a later date. For those who wish, memorial contributions can be made to St. Paul's United Church or Sleeping Children Around the World.