Passed away at York Central Hospital, Richmond Hill on Saturday, January 21, 2012 in his 80th year. Predeceased by his parents Viola & Leo Flaherty and his wife Elfreide of Germany. Survived by his cousins Richard, Jim, Josephine and Catherineann. Cremation has taken place. A private family interment will be held in the spring. Arrangements entrusted to M.W. Becker Funeral Home LTD., Keswick. Online condolence may be left at www.mwbeckerfuneralhome.com