It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Joey, on April 1, 2009. Cherished son of Joseph and Gail Bourgeois (Smallcombe). Dearest sweetheart of Safira Jaffer. He will be sadly missed by his Aunt Joy Bourgeois of Townsend and Uncle Phillip Bourgeois of South Carolina and their families. Also by the Jaffer family, dear friends Nick, David, Fraser and Frank. The family wishes to thank all our friends of the dog community. Visitation will be held at the Kopriva Taylor Community Funeral Home, 64 Lakeshore Road West, Oakville (one block east of Kerr, 905-844-2600) from 7-9 pm Friday. Funeral Service 11:00 am Saturday in the Kopriva Chapel. For those who wish memorial contributions to the OVC Pet Trust, C/O Alumni House, University of Guelph, Guelph ON N1G 2W1, would be appreciated.

In loving memory of Joe Bourgeois;
a beautiful son, a wonderful love,
a great friend and so much more.
He was loved and adored by so
many and this tragic loss will leave
an ache in our hearts forever.