Age 67, formerly of Topsail. Passed peacefully away in the presence of his children, David and Karen on December 11, 2012. Left to celebrate his life are his son David Jr. (Cynthia) and daughters: Karen (Victor) and Dana (Bill); one sister June Kirby and one brother Doug Youden; his many grandchildren: Daniel and Caitlyn, Brittany and Aleksandra, Michael and Stephanie; great-grandfather to Hannah; many nieces and nephews. Thank you to David, his son, who never left his side during these past three months. Visitation will be held at Barrett’s Funeral Home, Hamilton Ave. on Friday, December 14, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service at Barrett's Chapel at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 15. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations can be made to the Newfoundland Heart & Stroke Foundation.