Passed peacefully on Sunday, November 30, 2014 at the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial Hospital in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Hennie for 65 years. Cherished father of Teresa (Bill), John (Luz), Charles, Douglas (Cathy), Dolores (Dave) and Henry. Predeceased by daughter Ellen. Proud Opa of 10 grandchildren and their families including 6 great grandchildren. Visitation to take place Wednesday, December 3, 2014 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr 905-844-2600). A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Saint Matthew Roman Catholic Church, 1150 Monks Passage, Oakville on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 11a.m. Interment at Trafalgar Lawn Cemetery, Oakville. A special thank-you to Doctor Greg Thomson and the medical staff at OTMH (4 West).