Unexpectedly and peacefully at home on September 4, 2017 in his 90th year.Loving husband of the late Ruth Andrews (nee Merrill).Dear father of Fred (Melinda) and Marie (Glen). Very proud grandfather of Janelle (Kayla), Scott, Daniel (Kyle), Garett (Darren) and Stephanie. Predeceased by his siblings, Beatrice, Berniece and Fred.Dad was very proud of his farming life and passed much knowledge on to all of us. He also loved his fiddle music, hockey and baseball.Visitation will be held at the Morris Funeral Chapel, Bowmanville on Thursday, September 7, 2017 from 2- 4 and 7 – 9 p.m. Funeral service in the Chapel on Friday, September 8, 2017 at 11 a.m.Donations to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated.