Passed peacefully away in July 6, 2010 at the Veterans Unit of the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre, Sidney A. Hynes. He was 87 years of age and a second World War Merchant Navy Veteran, Rescue Tug Section T124T. Following his return from overseas service, he was employed by Goodyear and Sons, following which he was employed with Abitibi Price and retired from the mechanical department there after 45 years of service. Predeceased by his parents Mark and Matilda, sisters Bessie, Susie, Hilda, Winnie and Maude. Brothers James, Kenneth, Frank, Charles, Reginald and Ralph. Also grandson Jason and his beloved pet cat Tia. Left to mourn are daughters Marjorie (Cecil), Marilyn (Roy). Sons William (Sarah) and Ronald. Grandchildren Sherry (Mathias), Lisa (Corey), Jeffery (Tara), Jeremy (Janice), Sherry (Jack), Amanda (Chris). Great - Grandchildren Coralee, Ethan and Sarana. Brothers George and John. Sisters-in-Law Jessie, Joyce and Beatrice. A host of nieces and nephews and many, many friends. At Sidney's request there will be a private family visitation and a private family service conducted by Rev. Elizabeth Stewart. Internment will be at the First United Church Cemetery on Caribou Road. Pallbearers are Roy Bishop, Marlyn Bishop, Jeffrey Bishop, William Hynes, Marjorie Maye and Cecil Maye. Donations in his memory will be gratefully accepted at the Dr. Hugh Twomey Health Care Centre, Veterans Unit, Botwood. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Jim Maidment Central Funeral Homes.