Carole, Andrew, Mark and Amy, Our memories of Joe will be watching the boys play hockey, always asking how our kids are doing and laughing at his dry sense of humour! Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Sean,Nancy,Lauren,Kristyn and Neil

Carole, we are out of the country, and won’t be able to make the service. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Joe was a true friend. We will stop by when we get back to Canada. Bob and Paulette

Carole & Family: Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

My condolences goes out to you Carole and your family. My thoughts are with you and your family during this emotional time. God bless you and may he RIP.

Carole, Andrew, Marc and Amy, We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Joe. Know you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of sadness.

Carole and family…so very sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Take care. Guy, Lori, Matt and Brogan

Carole, Mark, Andrew and Amy; Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Carole, Rob, Lauren and Ryan

I extend my sincere condolences. May your family find peace in the warm & loving memories you share.

Carole we send our sympathy and prayers to you and your kids. Joe was a special guy and we will miss him dearly. George & Wanda

Hello, I wish I could be there. My uncle Joe, will never be forgotten in my heart! I miss him so much and wish I could fly home right know. I will always remember his positive attitude! I miss him already, and I love him forever! This is a letter I wrote to him the night I heard the news… Dear Uncle Joe, A lot of questions came when my mom told me the news, that your battle with cancer has ended. A lot of new feelings I have never felt before in my life. I remember lots of good memories with you. I loved going up to Kirkland Lake every chance I could. I always looked forward to the new adventures that would happen, summer, winter, spring, and fall. It didn’t matter what season, there ways always something fun to do outside. As I write this letter, tears are streaming down my face, and I am remembering all the good times. You will never truly understand how much you have taught me and I don’t think I will either. One of my favourite memories of you, is when Amy, You and I went out on the boat to go finishing, one afternoon. You desperately wanted me to get a fish. We drove around the lake, and using your knowledge we found the perfect place to fish. We sat there in what seemed to be forever, just waiting for me to catch a fish. Finally, I had one I was trying hard to real it in all by my self, but eventually you helped me. Once we had it, I screamed, both of being scared of the fish, and of the excitement of catching the fish. I sat the farthest I could from it, just to get away the slimmy fish, you held proudly in your big hands. That night as we eat the fish, you told everyone that I caught it, even though, I donât think I went close enough to touch it. Or another time, when I stepped on a bee and you gave me your knowledge to help me through the pain. Or the many, many times you took me on a 4×4 ride or a snowmobile ride, or a boat ride. You would do anything for me, even if you weren’t feeling your best. I still remember your loud snores through the thin cottage walls, and your beaming smile as you limped towards me, with Molly at your side. Something always was interesting on the weather network for you to watch, but never interesting enough to not start a conversation with me. I will miss your positive and fun loving attitude. Also, every time we would come and visit you would always ask me how you looked, Id give you the answers I wanted to here, but truly I know now, I watched your slow fade. The fade of you always being with us on all the snowmobiles rides, to not coming outside as much, to visiting Christmas day in the hospital. Christmas was missing something because you were not there. I watched you die in front of me, but the one of many lessons I learned from you is even though your life through deer crap in your face, you always were positive. At Christmas you had a better memory than mine, a 16 year old. I learned today that you didnât die but your body did. Your body gave out, while your mind and soul was still fighting. I have learned so much from you. Despite all your troubles, there was always something to be happy about, even if it was only as small as the sun was shinning. A song I heard once, says it bestâ¦. â I came by today to see you, Oh I had to let you know, If I knew the last time that I held you, I would have held you and never let you go. Oh its kept me awake in night wondering. Lie in the dark, just asking âWhy?â? I have always been told you wonât be called home until itâs your time. I guess Heaven was needing a hero, somebody just like you. Brave enough to stand up for what you believe and follow it though. When I try to make it make sense in my mind. The only conclusion I could come up with is, that Heaven needed a hero, like you. I remember the last time I saw you, Oh you held your head up proudâ¦. Your such a part of who I am. Now that part will just be void. No matter how much I (and your family) needs you now Heaven needed you more. Yeah⦠Heaven was needing a hero⦠thatâs you!â I will miss you so much. And I am so sad that I can not be there for your Funeral. I know you would have wanted me to stay here in Switzerland, but I would have loved to make it. Itâs beautiful here. I wish you can see the mountains. I love you so much, and will make a promise to you. I promise that no matter what comes my way, I will hold my head up high and look at the positive side of things, I will be happy over the little things like catching a fish and never ever taking anything for granted, just like you always did. Miss You Already and Love You Forever Andrea

Dear Carole and family, Our prayers and thoughts are with you on this day of great sorrow. Joe will always be fondly remembered in our hearts. God bless you!

Dear Carole and Family, Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of great sorrow. Joe left his legacy through his beautiful children and may he now know peace. Treasure the great memories and he shall forever be with you. God bless. Christiane (Florida)

Carole and Kids, I was so very saddened to hear of Joe’s passing. He would always take the time to chat with me briefly when he called the Health Unit. His sense of humour is what I will remember the most. Although it is a very difficult time for all of you, his struggles are now over. Carole, cherish the special memories. My thoughts are with you and your family right now during this very difficult time. Connie Wilberforce Oshawa

Carole, Andrew, Mark and Amy, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May Joe’s strength and great character shine through you at every moment. We will always have fond memories of Uncle Joe and our family trips up to KL as kids. God Bless, Mike, Chris, John & Teresa