The family announces with sorrow his passing on Monday October 1, 2012 at the Timmins and District Hospital, at the age of 70. He is survived by his children Jennifer Epps of North Bay, Theresa McIntyre (Curtis) of Timmins and Ben Epps of North Bay, his grandchildren Savanah, Shauna & Sienna Stringer, Evan Vanier and Noah McIntyre. Also survived by Karen Epps of North Bay, mother of his children, and by his sisters Dorothy Phillips, Beatrice Boynton and Irene Cooper. Predeceased by his parents Fred & Annie Epps and by his brothers Bruce, Roger and his sister Olive.

Memorial visitation will be held in North Bay on Saturday October 6, 2012 from 2 pm - 4 pm at Hillside Funeral Services (362 Airport Rd). Remembrance donations made to the Kidney Foundation or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation will be greatly appreciated. Funeral arrangements are in the care of Lessard-Stephens Funeral Home in Timmins. (705)268-4488.