JOSEPH (JOE) WILLIAMS

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JOSEPH (JOE) WILLIAMS September 19, 1929 - August 20, 2011 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and uncle on Saturday, August 20, 2011, at Riverview Health Centre , with his family at his side. Left to forever cherish Joe's memory are his loving wife Audrey of 61 years of marriage; daughter Margie (Jim); sons Joey (Mary), Brian (Darlene), Mike (Heather), David and Steven; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; sisters Theresa and Kate; brother Charles; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother Cora; father Charles and also by his older sister Mary. Joe was born in Perth, Ontario, on September 19, 1929. He gave over 46 years of dedicated service to the Department of National Defense of which 24 of them were with the Royal Canadian Navy, serving on ten ships, two aircraft carriers, one cruiser, three minesweepers and 4 destroyers. He retired at the rank of Chief Petty Officer. Joe was a member of numerous clubs and associations. A few of his passions were playing darts and snooker, hence his nickname The Happy Hooker . We are going to miss you dearly, your quick wit and fabulous sense of humour, right to the very end! In compliance with Joe's wishes, there will be no formal funeral service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Winnipeg Humane Society, 45 Hurst, Winnipeg, MB, R3T 0R3. I hope to be in Fiddlers Green in time to Splice the Main Brace Joe

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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Aug 24, 2011