We are very sad to advise that Dad died suddenly on January 31, 2022, just a month-and-a-half shy of his 90th birthday.

This is Sue who is writing this, and I wish to share a few thoughts. He had a long and wonderful life so it's fair to say that these thoughts will barely scratch of the surface of who he was, but here they are anyway.

When many folks think about Dad, they think about his outdoorsy nature, his love of playing bridge, and his devotion to his family.

When Al, Steve and I were kids, we Brocks went on many camping trips as a family around Ontario and eastward. Later, Dad often went fishing with Al, and then on many camping, fishing and hiking trips of his own.

Playing bridge was a huge passion of Dad's for most of his life. I don't know a ton about bridge myself so I probably won't do his accomplishments justice, but he played extensively both locally and abroad. My understanding was always that he was a highly successful and highly accomplished player.

After more than 66 years of marriage, Dad is deeply loved by his beautiful wife Bev, and he loved her unconditionally. Times have been tough regarding Mum's health over the last several years and they ended up living apart due to Mum's need for greater care, and he still went to spend time with her every day. She was always his highest priority. Most recently, the pandemic created a situation where they were unable to see each other for several weeks, and he had a very difficult time with that. In fact, we had started - just a few days before his passing - to research places where they could live together again.

He is deeply missed by Steve and I; sadly Al passed away in 2016. He is also missed by grandson Andrew, son-in-law Eric, and surviving siblings Dorothy and Stan (Lucy).

I have encountered numerous friends of his over the last few days who were all very fond of him; they loved the way he was always laughing and joking. Dad was definitely the outgoing one in the family, and he always made people laugh.

There will never be another Dad. We will love you forever. Be at peace.

PS: Dementia has affected several members of our family over the years, including Mum. If you are so moved, Dad would have loved for donations to be made to the Alzheimer Society in his memory.