Died to this world on Monday, November 16th, 2009 in Brockville, Ontario, after a brief period of hospitalization . Husband to Kathy and Anne Purdy (deceased); father and stepfather to Jeannie, Ian (Jane), John (deceased), Steven (Susan), Robyn (Phil), Sheila (Chris) and Julie; and grandfather to their children. Brother of Isobel Fyfe (John) and Pat Eakin (Tom). A funeral service will be held at Brockville