Teacher, Priest and Friend. “SAD, NOT BAD BUT GLAD” to be with the LORD after a long, wonderful life well lived. He passed away peacefully at Delta Hospital from lung cancer. He is survived by his brother Robert, his nephew Michael and niece Rosalie. He is predeceased by his parents Richard and Melba May, as well as his brother Richard and his twin Eddy. He was born in Sydney, Australia and became a schoolteacher. He taught in Sydney, England and here in Vancouver at Sir Sanford Fleming and Lord Kitchener. He discerned a call to the priesthood and after studying in Rome, was ordained at the age of 41 on March 27, 1971. During his years of active ministry in the Archdiocese of Vancouver, he had four assignments in religious education and six in parish ministry. He is remembered for his years as the Director of the Catholic Information Center, where he taught courses in the Catholic Faith and was the coordinator of the Archdiocesan Pre-Marriage Program, and later for his time as the pastor of St. Jude’s, Vancouver, and St. Paul’s in Richmond.  In his retirement years, he volunteered to be a chaplain on cruise ships and sailed to many parts of the world. His former students, parishioners and brother priests fondly remember him as a friendly, enthusiastic, and joyful person that everyone loved. Throughout his teaching career and as a devoted priest, he touched the lives of thousands of people. “Well done, good and faithful servant”. Matt.25:21. Prayers: January 18, St. Paul’s, Richmond at 7:30 pm. Funeral: January 19, Holy Rosary Cathedral, Vancouver at 10:00 am, celebrated by Archbishop Michael Miller, C.S.B.