Suddenly on Friday October 21, 2011 at the Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, in his 81st year. Rene, beloved husband of Nellie. Loved father of Gill and his wife Denise, Lia and her husband Dan and Jennifer. Dear grandfather of Jake, Luke and Kyle. Dear brother of Harry and his wife Mies and Dini and her husband Mart and many nieces and nephews. Funeral mass 10:00 am on Wednesday October 26, 2011 at St. Michael's Catholic Church, 181 Sewell Drive, Oakville. Cremation. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Ontario would be appreciated.