Whittaker, Joseph "Joe" (Died)

WHITTAKER, Joseph “Joe”, age 90, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 12, 2008 at People Care, Tavistock. Loving father of Helen and Gord McDonald, Josephine and Stewart Davis, Bob Whittaker and friend Sheila, David and Bonnie Whittaker, Chuck and Leanne Longhurst, Shawn Longhurst, Don and Lis Longhurst, Trevor and Linda Longhurst. Sadly missed by many grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren. Loving companion of the late Betty Longhurst who predeceased him on October 26, 2007. He was also predeceased by his grandson Randy Davis on January 13, 1985, parents George and Emily, sisters Gladys, Mabel, Myrtle, Ethel, Florence and brothers Garnet, John and Alex. Joe was a longtime crib league member. He also enjoyed Friday nights at the Culliton hockey games and was often found sitting and cheering at National Stadium. He will be missed terribly by family and friends whom simply referred to him as "GRANDAD". Friends and relatives may call at the W.G. YOUNG FUNERAL HOME, 430 Huron Street, Stratford on Friday March 14th from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday from 1 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 2 p.m. Reception to follow. Interment will be in Dorchester Cemetery. In lieu of flowers and as expressions of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to Camp Trillium through the funeral home.