Aubrey, Earl J. Earl passed away peacefully in hospital, Smiths Falls on Friday, February 3, 2017 after a brief struggle with cancer, in his 70th year, with his wife Diane (Ceci), and family by his side. Beloved father of Ryan (Sarah) and Kristen. Proud grandfather to Keenan, Isabella and Luca. Predeceased by his sister Theresa Robillard. Survived by Colleen, Lionel (Louise), Gerry (Barbara), Ken (Karen), Mary Ann (Marcel), Rene (Shelley), and Robert (Cathy). Loved brother-in-law of the late Maureen Jansen, Hank (Sharon) Jansen, Sharon Owsijenko, and the late Marc Ceci. Will be dearly missed by his nieces and nephews, as well as many, many friends. Sincere appreciation to the doctors and nurses for their compassionate care. Family and friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 112 Beckwith St. N., Smiths Falls on Tuesday, February 7, 2017 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Francis de Sales Church on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. Interment, St. Francis de Sales Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the St. Francis de Sales Church Building Maintenance Fund (Elevator Fund) or the Canadian Cancer Society.