Son of James and Alma (Cyr) Girvin, born on November 21, 1934 in Vancouver, B.C. passed away peacefully with his children by his side October 2, 2010 in Richmond General Hospital. Loving father of Mara, Colleen (Alejandro) and Wayne (Daniela). Grandpa to Patrick, Frankie, Byron, Isaac, Tyler, Mary and Emily. Survived by his brother Jim, many nephews and nieces. Predeceased by his wife Mary (O'Malley) and sister Joan MacKenzie. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the charity of your choice. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:30 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church 5771 Granville Ave., Richmond B.C. Interment to follow at Gardens of Gethsemani Cemetery, Surrey B.C. Rev. Paul Chu celebrant.