Sunday, April 28, 2013
Family was the most important thing to my Dad. Although he worked long days he always made time to do things for us, like building us a skating rink in the backyard, or making us the best tree fort. He also built us an ice hut and Uncle Hugh would take Doug & I out fishing. He supported us in anything we wanted to do and made sure we had the best equipment to do it, like when I wanted to play hockey and try skiing. He went to all my games, driving whenever and wherever we had to go. One thing my Dad loved was food and we went out for dinner regularly. Back in the day he also loved his beer, reading the newspaper and watching the Montreal Canadiens. My Dad also loved to travel and we were fortunate to see most of the US & Canada on camping and road trips. I have now had the joy of doing these trips with my own family, sharing with them the same memories my Dad gave to me. One of my most special memories I have was when I was six yrs old. One of my classmates’ dogs had puppies so I asked my parents if we could get one. They, along with our neighbors, went and they each brought home one. Whiskers was with us for 17 wonderful years. My Dad was also a builder and when I bought a house of my own we spent many hours working together on my house – we built a deck, the front walkway, a closet & entrance into the garage and hung French doors. When I look at my own life I have in many ways followed my Dad’s example, being the kind of husband and father he was to his family. I am very proud to be his son. Thank you Dad for everything you gave to me, for every sacrifice you made for me and for all the beautiful memories you gave to me. I will miss you.
