Beloved husband of 48 years to the late Eileen (Berst); Long time companion of Kathy Donnelly; Loving father of William (Rebecca), Kathleen (Gerald) Fibich and Timothy (Melissa) Gourlay. Grandfather of Jacob, Lauren (Mike), Madeleine, Katie, William II, Danny, Joey and Katie. Brother of John (Linda) Gourlay. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends may call Friday from 4-8 at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Rd. 716-675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Saturday at 9:30AM at Queen of Heaven Church. Please assemble at church. Mr. Gourlay was a USMC Veteran and a retired Erie County Sheriff. For an extended obituary please visit www.CANNANFH.com.