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Lynda Sykes lit a candle
Monday, March 9, 2015
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Thinking of you, Joe, as another year has rolled by. You will always be remembered with much fondness. Love, Lynda
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Margaret lit a candle
Thursday, December 4, 2014
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We all miss you very much
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Frank & Diana Saska lit a candle
Monday, March 3, 2014
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You will be missed!
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Ron Fentie lit a candle
Sunday, March 2, 2014
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Thinking of all the memories back at Mt Vernon Public school, sorry about the loss.
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Brian and Marlene Bogart posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Please accept our deepest condolences. Like Wayne, I remember many great visits back and forth with our families when we were young.
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Wayne and Yvonne Gavey posted a condolence
Sunday, March 2, 2014
please accept our deepest condolence from our family,your husband and father was a fine man and I can remember many good visits as a child
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Jim Stevens lit a candle
Saturday, March 1, 2014
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I will miss you Uncle Joe. Rest now.
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Barry Stevens Family lit a candle
Saturday, March 1, 2014
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We will miss seeing you on our visits.
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Pat Ethelston posted a condolence
Saturday, March 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your good memories keep Joe with you always. Pat (Brackenbury)Ethelston
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Jim Stevens posted a condolence
Saturday, March 1, 2014
My deepest thoughts and sympathies to Aunt Flossie and family. I have fond memories of spending time with you when I was young. Uncle Joe will be missed. Jim Stevens
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George, Susan and kids lit a candle
Friday, February 28, 2014
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you will be sadly missed
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Joanne Camilleri & Connie vanderSluis lit a candle
Friday, February 28, 2014
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We are very saddened at the passing of Joe. We grew to know and love Joe and Flossie at Terrace Lodge. They would always say something to give us a chuckle. Our thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time.
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Lynda Sykes posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Joe & Flossie were my Mom & Dad's best friends. I have known them for as long as I've been alive. If it was not for Joe, my parents wouldn't even have known about their farm at Mossley. Since I have related that story about their friendship in the "Light a Memorial Candle" section, I will not repeat it here. But I would just like to reiterate that Joe was the absolutely BEST friend and neighbour that anyone could ever ask for. He was a very hard-working man, generous with his time and labour, with a heart that was bigger than he was, and he'd give you the proverbial shirt off his back if he thought you needed it. A better friend and neighbour could not be found anywhere. He changed the course of my parents' lives for the better, and thus mine, too, and he will always be remembered with much love.
My Dad's name was Colin, and people who knew him well sometimes used to call him "Colie" affectionately. I was always amused by Joe's version of this nickname for my father. He was the only person who ever called him "Cohwie," - his own personal version of this nickname for my Dad. I can hear Joe's voice at this very moment in my head - "Cohwie" - and it makes me both smile, and cry, at the warm remembrance of it.
The most wonderful dog that our family was ever blessed with to share our lives, a beautiful German Shepherd and collie cross, whom we named Tippy, was given to us as a puppy by Joe and Flossie. His Mom was their dog, I believe her name was Patsy. And what a wonderful gift he turned out to be! Tippy was really a human being in a dog's body, and he WAS a much loved and cherished member of our family. We have many, many wonderful memories of a beautiful sentient being who graced our lives for 11 years, thanks to Joe and Flossie.
Many years ago when Wayne and I were still living in Tillsonburg, Joe was gored very badly by a bull. My parents told me that he was busted up so badly that they thought he might never be able to walk again. I was horrified to hear this news and immediately went to see him in the hospital. I will never forget his reaction when he saw me coming through the door of his room. He was just busted up SO badly, and he looked so small and fragile lying there in his bed, and I was trying so hard to keep from crying at the sight of him, so I tried to make light of the seriousness of his condition by saying to him half-jokingly, "Good God, Joe, what're ya' tryin' to do these days? Bull-wrestle?" I could see he was fighting back the tears, and trying hard not to show his emotions, so in an attempt to cover them up, he grabbed my hand and shook it fiercely as if in mock defense, laughing loudly, and all the while saying, "Oh yeah, I know, I'll bet you think you've got me now right where you want me." I was kinda stunned by the comment - what a thing to say - but I could see the tears in his eyes and I knew he was glad to see me and was grateful for the visit, but was determined to put a brave face on a very serious situation indeed. And there it was - that feisty, scrappy little spirit - the same spirit that had gotten him through 3 years of hell in the Second World War - and the self same spirit that willed him to walk again against all odds to the contrary. I went to visit him when he had cancer, fearing he was finished then, (I think he was 82 or 83 at the time), and another time when he had a heart attack, and I marveled at his resiliency, good humour and toughness. Joe was not a big man in stature, but by God, he was as tough as they come! I loved Joe, and I am going to miss him and that indomitable spirit. Rest in peace, Joe, for you've certainly earned it, and God bless. Love, Lynda
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ilean Brown (Blakley) lit a candle
Friday, February 28, 2014
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My sincere condolences
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Wayne & Lynda Sykes posted a condolence
Friday, February 28, 2014
Dear Flossie, Ruth & Margaret, and George & Don, So many wonderful memories of Joe and your entire family are swirling through my mind right now, I don't hardly know where to begin. I have known all of you since the day I was born. I will leave my stories for other sections of this website. Just know that my thoughts are with all of you right now, and having lost Dad almost 8 years ago now, I know exactly how you feel. I loved Joe very much. He was just the absolutely BEST friend and neighbour anyone could ever have asked for. He certainly changed the course of my parents' lives for the better, and thus mine too, and he will be remembered with much love always. Please accept Wayne's and my condolences for your loss. Love, Lynda
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Lynda (Laur) Sykes lit a candle
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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Joe & Flossie were my Mom & Dad's best friends. If it was not for Joe, my parents wouldn't even have known about their farm at Mossley. Joe was driving truck for Mr. Boyse at the time when it became available for rent, and he immediately told my Dad about it. The farm Mom & Dad were then renting was being sold right out from under them without notice, and Dad had 40 milking cows and no place to put them. Mr. Boyse changed his mind, and he decided he wanted to sell the farm rather than rent it, and so Mom & Dad bought it in the fall of 1955, but would not be taking possession of it and moving into it until the following March of 1955. Joe brought his tractor and plow and helped my Dad do all the fall plowing that needed to be done and planting of winter wheat. Joe Carrel was the best neighbour and friend anyone could ever have had. As long as I've known anyone, I've known Joe & Flossie, and Ruth & Margaret, and George & Don - literally since the day I was born. I have so many happy childhood memories of visits to Joe & Flossie's, playing with Ruth & Margaret and George & Don, and then the wonderful, delicious late evening lunches Flossie used to prepare for such a crew - 11 people in all. I visited Joe each time I heard he was in the hospital, whether it was for the time he was gored by a bull, or heart problems, or whatever, I always went to see him. I used to stop in for a visit on occasion both in their home in Springfield and at Terrace Lodge. I loved Joe very much - he was an absolutely wonderful family friend - and I am deeply saddened by his passing. Having lost my own Dad on April 13, 2006, I know exactly how Ruth & Margaret and George & Don are feeling right now, and my heart goes out to them. I send my warmest regards to all of them, and Flossie, too.
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soulmate Flo lit a candle
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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Your lifetime partner of 72 years. You will be truly loved and missed always
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soulmate Flo lit a candle
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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Your lifetime partner of 72 years. You will be truly loved and missed always
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Donny Vicky and kids lit a candle
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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Love and miss you pops
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Margret and family lit a candle
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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We will miss you
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Ruth and family lit a candle
Thursday, February 27, 2014
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You will be missed dad by all of us
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Norine and Garth Baron posted a condolence
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Ruth, we know it's hard to lose your dad no matter how old he is. With 94 years, you will have lots of good memories to talk about and keep close to your heart. All the best in the next few days.
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Ron and Donna Bearss and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Flossie, our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your family. Joe was a wonderful neighbour and friend. We will miss him.
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Marilyn McLain and Ivan Wentzell posted a condolence
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you at this time of sorrow Joe and my Dad always found lots to talk about on the phone .They are both at peace now . Marilyn McLain and Ivan Wentzell and family
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Barry and June Kinsey posted a condolence
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Ruth and Wayne----we are so sorry to hear of your father's death. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Barry and June.
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Barry & Cathy Stevens and Family posted a condolence
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Barry & Cathy Stevens and Family made a donation to HEART AND STROKE FOUNDATION OF ONTARIO
We will miss you, Uncle Joe. We have a lot of good memories of visiting with you and Aunt Flossie at the farm, your house and Terrace Lodge. Barry was so proud of your RCR service and glad you came to the Centennial. God Bless.
