It will be something to get used to. He had a long and full life and looked sometimes like he would be around forever. The last few months he became a bit weaker, but his passing on September 30 was still a bit unexpected. We will miss having him around here in Fonthill....
At the farm in Sparta (just outside St Thomas) Joe was a fun Opa for little Hilary and Mark. And he was happiest with the whole family around him for example at the cottage during many of the summers...
His three kids stood by him intensively during the past five years when he lived in Short Hills, the retirement home nearby in Fonthill. Joe came as often as he could from Sarnia for short visits. Susan and Mary were both spending a few hours with him every day, one in the afternoon and the other in the evening. Yesterday they organized a cake and coffee event at Short Hills for the other residents there...
Hilary came over from Vancouver and Mark & Carly helped out during the first few days after Opa passed away, being a great help for Mary. This weekend they decided that it was time for some pumpkin carving. Family time well spend with some good laughs in memory of Opa...
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