Peacefully passed away at Glen Hill Marnwood LTC on Thursday November 22, 2018, at the age of 86.Beloved husband of Helen (nee Cornell) for over 63 years.Dear father of Rick (Debra), Ronald (Rita), Robert (Patsy), Stephen (Tina), and Beverly Simmons-Covert.Loving Poppa of Sarah-Lynn, Cory, Tom, Amber, Emily, and great Poppa of Neo, Lucas, and Payton. Brother of Stead (Jean), Joe (Pat), and the late Lewella, Jim and Kaylan.Visitation will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home, Bowmanville, on Tuesday November 27th from 12 – 1 pm. A Funeral Service will follow in the Chapel at 1 pm. Spring Interment in Bancroft.If desired, memorial donations may be made to Glen Hill Marnwood LTC.