Passed away peacefully at the Kingston General Hospital following a brief illness on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at the age of 80. Beloved husband and best friend of Colleen (nee Walsh). Devoted father of Alanna, Laura and Dan Shwetz (Amber LaBerge). Cherished grandfather of Ailan, Isaac, Haydn, Caden and Madelyn. Loving brother of William (Maple) Shwetz and Olga Sauve (Larry Arrand) and the late Helen Nolet. He will be fondly remembered by his many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, Smiths Falls on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church, Smiths Falls on Thursday at 11 o'clock. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to Doctors Without Borders ~ Médecins Sans Frontières