Passed away peacefully on December 21, 2016 at the Health Sciences Centre, in the presence of his loving family, at the age of 76. Predeceased by his parents, Fred and Evelyn Candow, and in-laws, Frank and Hazel Ryall. Leaving with loving memories his devoted wife and best friend of 47 years, Elizabeth; three adoring children Stewart (Andrea), Stephen (Jennifer), Susan (Rod) Deir; six beautiful grandchildren, Thomas, Michael and James (Deir), Benjamin, Sarah, and Luke (Candow); sister and brother-in-law, Bernice and Edward Stokes; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Helen and Don Heale; nephew, Andrew and nieces, Allyson, Vickie and Catherine; great-nephews Matthew and Ethan, and special cousin Fred (Annie) Candow and other relatives and friends. Also leaving with fond memories are his special friends Douglas Payne and family, Madonna Cummings, Debbie Durnford and family, Carol and Ian Cook and Jeff Whitten. Special thank you to the staff and doctors of 4SA of the Health Sciences Centre and of the Dialysis Units at the Waterford, St. Clare's and Health Sciences Centre and to his guardian angels: Linda, Sister Eileen and Sharon. Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held at Carnell's Funeral Home, 329 Freshwater Road, St. John's, NL on Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016 and Thursday, Dec. 29, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral to take place on Friday, Dec. 30, 2016 at 11 am from St. Michael's and All Angels Church, Lady Smith Drive, St. John's. Interment will follow at the Anglican Cemetery, Forest Road. As an expression of sympathy, flowers are gratefully accepted or memorial donations may be made to the St. Michael's Choral Scholarship Fund, CLB Regimental Band or a charity of one's choice. To send words of comfort online, please visit www.carnells.com.