At Leisureworld Caregiving Centre on Sunday, November 20, 2005 at the age of 77 years. Predeceased by his wife Shirley (1992). Dear father of Mark (Mary), Shawn (Sue) and Jo-Ann (Kori Mihalech), all of North Bay. He will be fondly remembered by his two grandchildren, Chantelle and Nicole Lafontaine and his son-in-law Marc Lafontaine of North Bay. Family receiving friends at HILLSIDE FUNERAL SERVICES, 362 Airport Road, on Thursday, November 24, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral service at the funeral home at 8 p.m. Donations to the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation in memory of Joe will be gratefully acknowledged by his family.