Peacefully on Wednesday March 6, 2013 at Hamilton General Hospital, Joe in his 77 year with his loving family by his side. Beloved husband of Muriel. Dear father of Bev and Tom Gibbons, Kevin and Beth Gorman, Kim and Dan Deslauriers, Cindy and Gary Gronfors, Sherri and Ron Vandermolen, Tammy Wyatt and Bruce Stevenson, and Billy Gorman and Yvonne Halvorson. Loving grandfather of fifteen and great-grandfather of five. Brother of Elaine, Tom and the late Ed, Kaye, Fay and Duane. At Joe's request a Private Family Service will be held. For those who wish, memorial contributions in Joe's name to Heart & Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Association would be appreciated.