Suddenly, on Saturday December 23, 2023 in Georgetown. Joe, in his 91st year, husband of the late Jean Penney (2002). Loving father of John (Brenda), Bonnie (Rob), Dale (Karen), Karen (Scott), Paul (Jannette). Loved Poppy of David (Shannon), Matthew (Ela), Travis, Ryan, Caitlyn (Jason), Kyle, Phillip (Steph), Johnathan (Cassie), Trevor and Zachary. Great Poppy of Jake, Kara, and one expected great-grandchild. He will also be greatly missed by his companion, Linda Roberts.
Joe was born on Bell Island, Newfoundland. With strong faith, he grew up with a passion for sports and in particular the game of Hockey. In the 1950s he rose to provincial stardom as a netminder in Newfoundland for the Bell Island Senior All Star Hockey team. His illustrious career as a goal-tender in Newfoundland was later honoured through Joe being inducted into the Bell Island Sports Hall of Fame. Like many Bell Islanders, Joe and his wife Jean relocated to Georgetown in 1962, where he worked for P. Graham Bell for 34 years, supporting his family of 7, and was active as a coach with Kinsmen Girls Softball. He semi-retired in 1996, and began working part time for the Georgetown B.I.A, where he was a well-recognized and respected member of the community, and could be seen happily keeping Downtown beautiful through the week. Joe will be forever remembered by his family for the love that he had for the Montreal Canadiens, the Boston Red Sox and the love he had for his family and friends.
Memorial contributions in memory of Joe, can be made to Cancer Assistance Services 222 Mountainview Rd N, Georgetown, ON L7G 6H9 or Autism Ontario, 179 King Street West, Suite 004, Toronto, Ontario M6K 3C5 would be appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to Jones Funeral Home