The family announces with sorrow his passing on June 22, 2012 at Etobicoke General Hospital at the age of 82. Beloved husband of the late Patricia Fern Miller (2011). Beloved father of Suzanne and her husband Stan Wile and Carolyne and her husband Tim Orr. Sadly missed by grandson Jack (Lisa), and grandaughters Kathie, Heather and Melissa. Great grandpa to Hunter and Crystal. Joe was born on July 27, 1929 and was a longtime employee of York Hydro. The family will receive friends at the Ward Funeral Home, 2035 Weston Road (north of Lawrence Ave) Weston, on Tuesday June 26th from 9:30 am until the time of the funeral service in the chapel at 11:30 am. Cremation to follow. Special thanks to the caring staff and residents at Scarlett Heights Retirement Residence. If desired, donations can be made in memory of Joe to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Please visit Joe’s Book of Memories at www.wardfuneralhome.com