Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph’ s Hospital on June 30, 2025 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Donna (nee Francis) for 57 years. Loving father of Kim (Simon) Idoine. Caring grandfather to Lucas and Joshua. Predeceased by parents Peter and Thelma Zess and sister Marie (Omer) DesRoches. He will be missed by special friends Caroline and Fred Pearson and goddaughter Christine Pearson. Ted was a Lead Hand with the Town of Dundas for over 40 years. He was also vital team member of Turner Family Funeral Home (formerly Cattel, Eaton & Chambers) for over 20 years. Ted umpired and coached women’s baseball in Dundas for many years. He was a Grand Knight with the Knights of Columbus, Council 6579. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will take place at a later date. In lieu of Flowers, donations to the Canadian Lung Association would be greatly appreciated.