Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Lakeridge Health Care Centre, Oshawa, Ontario, on January 22, 2023, at the age of 82.

Dear father of Bradley (Shelley) and Kyle (Janet).

Brother of Carol (predeceased Ted Koznur), Connie (Robert Stewart), and predeceased by infant daughter Stacey Lynn, sister Shirley and parents Walter and Betty.

He was the loved Grampa/Pappy to Dan, Trevor, Katelynn, Briannah, Gabrielle, and Michael. Very loved Great Pappy to Stacie, Nick, Madison, Liam, Avery, and Isabella.

Jay will also be sadly missed by his many nieces, nephews, and friends. We want to thank Dr. Michael Francis and the Ross Memorial Hospital staff, Dr. Shannon Trainor and Lakeridge Health G-7 staff for their compassionate care for our family.

A memorial service will be held on January 27, 2023, at 1 pm at Bethel Evangelical Missionary Church, 70 William Street South, Lindsay, Ontario. A family Interment will be held at Woodland Cemetery, Kitchener, Ontario, on May 12 at 2 pm.

Memorial donations may be made to Bethel Evangelical Church or the Canadian Cancer Society.