Age 72 yearsMember of IBEW Local 353Passed away at Lakeridge Health Bowmanville on Thursday, September 26, 2013.Beloved wife of Thea (nee Goemans).  Loving father of Keith & Denise Rye and Jeff Rye.  Dear step-father of Annette & Bill Grant, Monique & Dave Klaassen and William & Angie te Vruchte.He will be lovingly remembered by his 12 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.Dear brother of Wally & Eleanor Rye and Brooke & Lois Rye.  He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews and many friends.A Memorial Service will be held at the Family Worship & Outreach Centre, 1731 Bloor Street, Courtice, on Saturday, October 5th at 1 pm.Memorial Donations may be made to The Cancer Society.Arrangements entrusted to NORTHCUTT ELLIOTT FUNERAL HOME, 53 Division St., Bowmanville.