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JOSEPH HOLDER It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Holder, Jr., who was denied his fight with cancer. Joe openly admitted that he did not believe in soulmates and then there was Flo. After nearly a lifetime as a bachelor, he met a lady that proved him wrong. We never thought anyone could smile so much or be so happy. Born in Winnipeg, Joe lived almost half his life in Mississauga, where he developed a very tight and close group of friends. He will be deeply missed by them all, especially his closest friend Rob and boys, Mackenzie and Craig Sherrington. In his youth, Joe was active in sports with hockey, broomball and track and field, among his favourites. He then later fell in love with golf. As a young man in Mississauga, he enjoyed racquet sports and developed a love of winter camping, boasting an unbroken string of camping expeditions to the Killarney Provincial Park at 15 years running. He is also very proud that he and his friends conquered' an eight day epic adventure of the West Coast Trail in British Columbia. Not blessed with children of his own, Joe took his role as UNCLE to the tenth degree. His love for his nieces and nephews showed no bounds and there was nothing he wouldn't do for them. Joe is survived by his wife Florence, and mother "Peggy"; brothers, Bob (Lyne), Dave (Sandy); sister Alanna; sister-in-law Linda (Fred); nieces and nephews namely Jennifer (Craig), Melissa (Thomas), Sarah (John), Madeline (Robin), Rory, Drew, Aileen, Joe, Tim; and great-uncle to Joe and Naveah; cousins, Tom (Kay) Holder, Catherine (Stewart) Davies and their families in Canada, and numerous relations in Ireland. He leaves us to join his brother Fred and Dad Joseph, Sr. His strong spirit, generosity and love will be with all those whose lives he has touched. He will never be forgotten! If desired, memorial donations to Cancer Care or a charity of your choice are gratefully accepted. Online condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on May 12, 2016
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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Joe, I don't know why I thought of your name today, but here I am. I was friends with you when we went to school here in Winnipeg. It was probably Margaret Scott or Issac Newton. I hope you had a great life. Yes, you still look the same! - Posted by: Gordon (School friend ) on: Jan 31, 2023
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It is with great sadness that I heard of Joe's death. As a child growing up in England we always felt close to our cousins in Canada, and I finally had the opportunity to meet Joe on one occasion. I will never forget the feeling of unconditional love I felt for him when hugging him for the first time. I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet him even for a brief time. May he rest in peace. - Posted by: Irene Woodley (née Holder) (Cousin) on: May 13, 2016
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I remember Joe when he was growing up on Redwood Ave. in the Peg. He was a great kid then and I always respected him. Such a loss! - Posted by: anthony jurkowski (a friend of Fred's) on: May 13, 2016