Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 23, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer, at his home in his 71st year. Loving husband of Linda Marie (Endicott). Father of Gail Kennedy Ernest and husband Barry, Cheryl Doerbecker and husband Robbie, and Shelley Gregg and husband James. Proud Poppa of Brittany and Ashley Doerbecker; Jacqueline and Katlyn Kennedy Ernest; and Brody and Patrick Gregg. Brother of William and Jennifer Kennedy, Barb and Joseph Neal, and Carol and John Hopkins. Predeceased by his parents Alexander and Mary Elizabeth (Young) and brothers Gordon and Robert. Condolences for the family and donations to the Canadian Cancer Society may be arranged through the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St S., Waterloo, at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.