Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Tuesday, November 23,2021 at the Espanola Regional Hospital. Dear husband and best friend of Edna Patterson, cherished father of Tyson (Melissa) and Michael (Lisa), dear grandfather of Abby, Savannah, Sophyah, Christopher and Nicholas. Ernie will be deeply missed by his dog Jaxon. Many nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. Sisters and sister-in-law’s and brother in law's. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Alternative Funeral Services, Elliot Lake.