With much love and great sadness we announce that Howard passed away peacefully in his sleep at Surrey Memorial Hospital. He was predeceased by his mother Pearl, father Wilfred, son Robert (Bob) and brothers in law Bob, Ken and Jack.  Howard will be missed by his beloved wife of 56 years Vivian,  his sons Mike (mary), Richard, Ron (Frances), Gary (Karin), Steve, Kelly (Laura), his daughter Debbie (Brian), his brother Bernie (Denise), his sister Shirley, his sisters in law Mary (Jim), Barbara and Germaine, his 22 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Howard was a veteran of the Korean war and spent 35 years with Air Canada. He loved to travel and visited many countries, was very interested in sports whether he played, coached or simply joined in by watching, he especially loved golf and loved to winter in the warmer southern climates (Florida and New Zealand).
Prayers and Visitation to be held on Friday, April 30 at 5:30 pm with the Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 1 at 2:00 pm, both at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, 20675 87th Avenue, Langley (Walnut Grove), B.C.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the charity of your choice.