Died peacefully at his home at the Dunfield Retirement Residence, Toronto, at age 98, with family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Elizabeth (Betsy) (nee Bingeman). Their marriage lasted 70 happy years. Loved by his sons Brian (Kathryn Elliott) and Randy (Margaret), grandchildren Ryan, Michael (Emily), Hayley (Ryan Noah), Sarah (Gavin Franklyne), and great-grandchildren Olivia, Jackson, Matthew, Harriet, Winston, and Revyn. Born in Burlington, Ont., he was raised in Campbellford, Ont. Graduated in chemical engineering, U. of T., 1941. RCAF, 1941-45, research and development of G-suits. Dunlop Canada 1940-41 and 1945-53. Dunlop Research Centre (North America) from 1953 to retirement in 1980 as its General Manager. Professional activities included past chairmanship of the Ontario Rubber Group, the Rubber Division of the Chemical Institute of Canada, and the Canadian Research Management Association at Sheridan Park Research Community in Mississauga, Ont., and 14 years on the Council of the American Chemical Society. Upon retirement, became a part-time student at the Ontario College of Art to pursue his interest in painting, graduating in 1993. Active member of the Arts and Letters Club of Toronto since 1983. Was a docent at the Art Gallery of Ontario for 14 years, during which he created and performed a one-person show, portraying William Chin, the one-time butler in the Grange, telling the stories of the families who lived in that historic house. A celebration of life will take place at the Arts and Letters Club, 14 Elm St., Toronto, on Friday May 11 at 3 pm. Condolences may be offered online at www.ETouch.ca. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Art Gallery of Ontario would be appreciated.