Joe died peacefully with family by his side at Eastholme in Powassan on March 26, 2008, at the age of 95 years. He was the beloved husband for 65 years of the late Margaret “Peggy” Elizabeth (nee McGibbon) and loving father of John (Julie) of Huntsville, Peter (Sheri) of Powassan, Rev. Jane (Geoffrey Martin) of Mississauga, Marilyn (David Stone) of Charlotte, North Carolina, Jim (Susan) of Mississauga, and Stephen of Pittsburgh, PA. Dearly loved by 15 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by his sisters Josephine Hamilton and Kay Rennette. The family will receive visitors at PAUL FUNERAL HOME on Friday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm with a Royal Canadian Legion tribute service at 7:00 pm. The funeral service will be conducted in the Powassan United Church on Saturday at 2:00 pm. Spring interment Powassan Union Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Powassan United Church, St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Church or the charity of your choice. For more information, to make a donation, or request a Memory Card, please call the Paul Funeral Home, Powassan, 705-724-2024.
