Passed suddenly away surrounded by his loving family at the Health Sciences Centre on November 5, 2012 at the age of 76. Left to celebrate his life are his wife Ursula (nee Follett); his beautiful daughter Vanessa; sons: Robert (Kim), Benedict (Dale), and Des (Kerri); grandchildren: Sarah, Jonathan, Patrick, Emma and Matthew; brother Patrick Whalen; sister Helen Kendall; as well as other relatives and friends. The family wishes to say thanks to the Torbay Fire Dept., and the C.C.U of the Health Science Center for their care and service. Visitation will be held at Caul’s Funeral Home, Torbay on Thursday from 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, November 9, 2012 from Holy Trinity Church at 11 a.m., with inurnment to follow at the R.C. Cemetery, Bauline. Flowers gratefully accepted or donations may be made to the Diabetes Association.