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Lesley and Don Conner posted a condolence
Thursday, May 17, 2018
Little did Joe and Els know that when they settled in the small community of Shubenacadie, many years ago, that they and their future family would have such a positive impact on the many friends, families and community. I was very lucky to have known and laughed with them and been the brunt of some of Joe's jokes. I have watched him working so hard in his garden and have enjoyed some of his labors, especially the home made wine tee hee. Which can hit you a lot faster than you expect. They raised a family which is a true legacy of that hard work. Joe and Els were also blessed with grandchildren and Joe also with great grandchildren and enjoyed time with them all. He made a comment one time about cooking and I replied back that I make a mean pastry. Needless to say I had to prove it and made him a lemon meringue pie, I believe I passed as another one came later. We all knew him as Opa, whether you were family or friend. I know both Els and Joe will live on in the family and the many friends and lives he touched. He was unique, he was Joe, he was Opa. He will be greatly missed by all. God Bless Joe and you are now embarking on a new journey and probably a new farm. You will keep them on their toes. Our thoughts and sympathy go to John and all his family at this time.
Love from The Conner Family
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Denise and Mathew Rauber posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2018
Our deepest Sympathies to you all.
Thoughts and prayers to you all and we are thinking of all the family during this difficult time.
Denise and Mathew Rauber
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Avard and Gail MacPhee posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2018
Please accept our condolences during this time of your loss. Joe was a fine man who loved his family, friends and community, without asking for any special recognition. We were honored to have known him and to be able to call him a friend. God Bless
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Jane Eye posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2018
My deepest condolences to the van de Riet family
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Cindy & Steven Schofield posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2018
John, Angela and entire van de Riet family, So sorry to hear of your Dad's passing, thinking of you all.
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Gary & Mary Andrews posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2018
Please accept our sincere Condolences on Joes passing his kindness and humanity will be sorely missed by his Family and the community of Shubenacadie which he faithfully served in various capacities. Joe has left a wonderful Legacy in the form of his Family,who will remember and celebrate a life well lived. God speed Joe
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Joy Hamilton posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2018
To all family- I have had the honor and privilege of knowing Joe many years. He always joked with me about being a fast talker even in his later years, which always made me know that he remembered who I was. I enjoyed seeing his garden and hearing about his wine making. He and Else had a lovely family of which I also have enjoyed very much and feel as though they were a part of my family. As you end another circle of life, I pray that you keep the fond memories in your hearts to comfort you! - Joy Hamilton
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Pat MacPhee posted a condolence
Friday, May 11, 2018
So sorry for the loss of your father. Always remember Gordon & I playing bridge with him and George Searle.
All the best.
Pat
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Rodger and Arlene Mac Kenzie posted a condolence
Thursday, May 10, 2018
So sorry for your loss; he was such a kind man and will be greatly missed.
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Peter vanTol posted a condolence
Thursday, May 10, 2018
To the vandeRiet family, sending heartfelt condolences to you all. Remember all the wonderful memories you have of your father/grandfather to see you through this difficult time.
In our thoughts and prayers,
Atie and Peter vanTol
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Paul & Irene Bernard posted a condolence
Thursday, May 10, 2018
John, Angela, and family,
Irene and I extend our heartfelt condolences on Joe's passing.
The Bernards
Bernard and Sandra MacPhee posted a condolence
Thursday, May 10, 2018
We extend our prayers and condolences to all members of the van de Riet Family
during a sad, and difficult time. Please be assured our thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Bernard and Sandra MacPhee, Dartmouth, N.S.
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Charles and Sherrie Clow posted a condolence
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Jeff, Teena, Alyssa and Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss! Thinking of you all.
Charles, Sherrie, Avery and Family
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Chris Murray and Gerri Samson posted a condolence
Thursday, May 10, 2018
Dear John, Angela and all the family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time. Your dad lived a long and meaningful life. You will always have loving memories of him. Be well.
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Todd Williams and Family posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
John, Jeff and family.
Wishing you our deepest sympathies on the passing of your dad.
Todd Anita Tyler and Chandler
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Heather McLeod posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Sorry to hear about your father, Ankie. May good memories comfort you at this sad time.
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Roy & Juanita Lyon posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Our sincere condolences to the family.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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Lisa Andrews posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of Mr. van de Riet. I will miss his smiling face in church on Sunday. May the memories of your Dad ease the pain of the coming weeks and months.
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Judy Cormier posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family on your father’s / grandfather’s passing. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Judy (Williams) Cormier
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Wednesday, May 9, 2018
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Tasha posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
My deepest and sincerest sympathy on the passing of Joe. I knew him only a short time but he made a very memorable imprint on my heart. He was full of spunk and humour, which he used on the daily. I will miss my backshift company as Joe would always get up to share a story or 2 and keep me awake. I will truly miss this kind sweet man.
May he be at peace
Tasha
CCA Debert Court
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Mike & Jo-Ann Johnson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Our sincerest condolences on the death of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
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Allison and Graeme Coldwell posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
John and Angela and Family,
We are sorry to hear of Opa Joe's passing. I always enjoyed talking about gardens with him. Sending good thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Allison and Graeme
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Richard and Karen Andrews posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Our sympathy Connie to you and your family
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Sharon Bernard-Culbertson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
My deepest condolences to Connie, Petra, John, Jeff and the rest of the family. Hugs to you all. Sharon and Family (Jeff, John and Jeffery Jr.)
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Dorothy and Allen Lowthers, Kentville, NS posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Our sincere sympathy
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The Brinson Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Paula, Dean & Deanyka
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Ray and Sandra MacKinnon posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Jeff, Teena and family: Our sincere sympathy on the loss of father/grandfather. Thoughts and prayers to you all.
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Michael Wilcox posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Over the Years, so many memories of Mr. and Mrs. Van de Reit, and all of the Family. Saddened to hear the news and wishing all the family the very kindest regards in a difficult time.
God Bless,
Michael,Tammy,Trent & Katelyn Wilcox
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Eldon Hebb posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Thinking of all the family during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Eldon Hebb
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John E Jordan posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
I am sorry, you , and the world have lost a good man, and many, as myself, will remember His kindness, He helped me, when I first came to live in Shubenacadie, He, and His wife were, two of my favorite people, and I think of them with respect. God bless, all the family, my prayers are for you, I don't think that, Joe needs any.
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Carol Bernard Busby posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
My deepest Sympathies to you all, thinking of you Jeff at this time xoxo
Carol
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Norma and Ken Andrews posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Connie And Alan we send our condolences on the passing of your Father. With love and thoughts Ken and Norma.
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Ben, Adrian and Melanie Vermeulen posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
We have many fond memories of Joe. Especially his contribution, leadership and dedication to St. Bridget's Parish. Our sincere condolences,
Ben, Adrian and Melanie Vermeulen
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Shelley Gordon posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Sending condolences to Joe’s family, especially to Jeff and Teena and John and Angela. Joe was my best buddy when I became a Catholic before marriage. Always a smile and a laugh and words of encouragement when it seemed like such a daunting task. Joe was always interested in what you were doing and how you were feeling. I’m thankful to have had time with Joe. He made everyone around him a bit more happy and caring. Shelley
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Scott Olszowiec , Pamela Farrow & Family posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
We are sorry to hear about the passing of your father and are thinking about the whole family during this time.
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Wayne Garden posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
John and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Joe's contribution to the community are immeasurable.
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Marilla Knol posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Sending my deepest sympathy on the loss of such a wonderful
man.
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Moe Boudreau lit a candle
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
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Julie (Isenor) Sheffield posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Ankie and family. Thinking of you and sending condolences on the passing of your father.
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Tim and Joan Schofield posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Jeff, Teena and family, we offer our condolences during this sad time for the whole family. Out thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim,Joan,Libby and Maggie Schofield
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Sandra (Ferguson) Watson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
My sincere condolences on the loss of your father. May your many memories be a comfort to all of you in the days ahead.
Sandra.
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Erma Fraser posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Dear John, Angela & Family,
My deepest sympathy to you all. Prayers and thoughts are with you and may God bless.
Your Friend, Erma Fraser
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Krista and John Piek posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Thoughts and prayers with you all.
John and Krista Piek and girls.
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Linda and Robert Atkinson posted a condolence
Tuesday, May 8, 2018
Thinking of you all as you grieve the loss of your Dad. He was a really lovely man and a wonderful community supporter.
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David & Janet Paul & family posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2018
We wish to convey our condolences for your loss.
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DEBBIE CURRY posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2018
My sincere condolences on the loss of your Dad...
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John & Patty van den Hof & Family posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2018
Our sincere condolences on the passing of your father. Our thoughts & prayers ae with you all.
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Heather & Ian McKenna posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2018
Jack, Eva and family - we are so very sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. You are all in our thoughts.
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Janice & Len vanTol posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2018
Sending sincere condolence; thinking of you all during this difficult time. Hold on tight to all the wonderful memories of your Dad/Grandfather. Joe was a significant member of his community and will be missed by many.
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Michelle Anthony posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2018
Sorry to hear about your dad. Thinking of you all.
Michelle Anthony
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Linda and Vaughan Marriott posted a condolence
Monday, May 7, 2018
We send our heart felt condolences to Joe's family.
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Monday, May 7, 2018
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