83 years, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2012 surrounded by his family. Beloved husband for 59 years of Maxena Frances (nee Harper). Loved father of Rick & Michelle and Cindy & Bob Pare. Loving grandfather of Krista, Dana, Rachel, Selena, Hua Qing, Pat & Tara, Jessica & Dan, Jeff & Sylva, Shawn & Vanessa, Mark & Melissa and great grandfather of Reegan, Jade, Lily, Tanner, Talon, Jax, Simonne, Vashte and one on the way. Dear brother of Mary Laesser (late Steven), Jim & Charlotte, and predeceased by Bud & June, Bea & Lewis Geauvreau, Agnes & Tony Miskoski. He will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, family and friends. If you so desire, donations to the Hospice of Windsor would be appreciated by the family. Visiting Monday 11 a.m. followed by funeral service at 12 noon at Families First, 2130 Front Rd. Lasalle, 519-969-5841. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery, River Canard.