Of South River, passed away in North Bay on March 14, 2023, in his 76th year. Predeceased by his brother Frank and his parents William and Freda, he is survived by his wife Margaret and by daughters Elysia (Ernie Kalwa) of Elora and Talia (Philippe Lacroix) of Clarence-Rockland, and by a granddaughter, Philia. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society support.cancer.ca or to the North Bay Regional Health Centre Foundation nbrhc.on.ca/foundation/. Arrangements entrusted to Opatovsky Funeral Home- Moore Chapel. Online condolences at www.opatovskyfuneralhome.com