Joe died peacefully in his sleep at Vernon Jubilee Hospital on March 26th 2024.

He is predeceased by his wife, June of 63 years in 2021, his Mother Pauline and Father Nickolas and his 8 siblings, Peter, Jim, Alex, Mike, Paul, Mary, Anne and Polly.

Born in Enderby, Joe moved away at a young age where he met and married his wife in 1958.

In his later years they moved back to the Okanagan and spent the rest of their years living in Vernon. He volunteered at the Vernon Viper games for many years and loved chatting with the staff and team scouts that came through the door. He leaves behind 3 daughters, 2 sons and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A special thanks to the staff at VJH who looked after him at the end of his life and a heartfelt thank you to the staff and care aides at The Hamlets for making his last year and a half special.

There will be no service, but a burial will take place in Grindrod, BC and a tea in Vernon at a later date.

 

 

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Pleasant Valley Funeral Home,

Phone: 250-542-4333

Condolences may be offered at www.pleasantvalleyfh.com