Joseph ‘Joe’ William Heard
July 6, 2023
Peacefully on Thursday, July 6, 2023 in his 79th year, Joe passed away after fighting countless health battles. Beloved husband of Connie for 49 years. Dear father of Peter of Toronto, Karin (Jeff) Ramsden of London, and Steven (Sher) of Hamilton. Also dear grandfather of Amon and Anya of London. Predeceased by his parents Wilfred ‘Pete’ and Rose Heard, and by his siblings: Jim, Ted and Nancy. Survived by Dick (Chayo) of Bayfield, Wayne (Candy) of Sarnia and Sharron Groke of St. Thomas.
Joe spent 25 years in the military and then a number of years working for London Transit as both a dispatcher and a driver. A man who loved dogs, and was always eager to pet any that crossed his path. In fact, he would often work to cross their paths for the opportunity to pet or give them treats. Puttering in the garden and spending endless hours looking at tool catalogues brought him great joy. Joe happily followed his wife cruising to various corners of the world.
The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at St. Joseph’s Hospice for their compassionate and professional care. Cremation has taken place and a private family scattering of ashes and celebration of life will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Joe are asked to please consider the LHSF – Transplant Unit or St. Joseph’s Hospice of London.
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Connie, I was so sorry to hear about Joe’s passing. I don’t know if you remember me from Royal Insurance where all 3 of us worked.
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We are so sorry to hear this news and wish to extend our most sincere condolences. We used to live in Joe's neighbourhood, and he was one of the most kindhearted humans that we have ever met. Many times, he was petting and giving treats to our golden retriever, George, when passing by on walks. Other times, we were invited to sit in the shade on the backyard deck to chat about life, gardening, and work that he wanted to do to further beautify his yard - where Joe would have tomatoes put out on the table in hopes that George would try to grab one (he always did, to Joe's delight). Joe's generosity, kindness, and positive attitude were appreciated then and will forever be something we remember whenever we look back. We will never forget Joe. Especially the happy memories that are forever attached to our golden. Your family and the world have lost one of the great ones. Our deepest condolences once again.
~ Amanda and Patti Smith