Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont on April 11th 2014 in his 87th year. Predeceased by his wife Remelda Coates and his partner Celina Proulx. Survived by his children David Allan, Debra (Réjean), Jeff (Doris) and his grandchildren Valerie, Pascal (Sabrina), Kathy (Maxime), Lizza (Mickeal) as well as his great grandchildren Mia and Tristan. He is also survived by Ruth (Late Don), Joyce (Late Wendell) and was predeceased by his sister-in-law Sylvia (Late Cecil). Visitation at Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College Street, Sherbrooke on Tuesday April 15th from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm, and at the Scotstown Presbyterian Church on Wednesday April 16th from 12 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Interment at the Lingwick Cemetery, Gould, at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the Lingwick Cemetery, Gould or to the Riverview Cemetery, Scotstown.