Joseph Richard LUNDY

LUNDY, JOSEPH RICHARD (Retired Bell Canada) It is with deep sorrow we announce the passing of our dearly loved Joe. Peacefully in faith and surrounded by his loving family at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Barrie on Monday February 21st, 2005. Joe Lundy of Barrie was the beloved husband of 45 years to Jeannette. Dearest father to Lisa (Joe) Cartaginese, Deanna (Bruce) Martin, and Christopher Lundy (friend Pamela Henderson) all of Barrie. He was the perfect Papa to his dearly loved grandchildren Amanda and Natalie Cartaginese, Justin and Jordan Martin, Taylor and Kailyn Lundy and step grandson Kyle Martin. Predeceased by his infant daughters Maria, Theresa & Josephine and his parents Richard and Madeline Lundy. He will be deeply missed by his brothers Michael (Carol) Lundy of Ottawa, Jim (Jane) Lundy of Markham, and his sister Mary (William) Walker of Markham and their families. Remembered with love by his mother-in-law Mary Sokil (late Harry Sokil) brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Mike & Dianne and nephew Shane McBride, Betty Eaton & family and Lorraine Lundy. Also survived by his extended family Margaret Taylor & family of Patna, Scotland as well as many close and dear friends. Joe was born in Toronto, Ontario on April 11th, 1936. He joined Bell Canada in 1954 and worked in Northern Ontario for many years before he and his family moved to Orangeville and then Barrie in 1967. He was a member of the Bell Canada Pioneers and the Barrie Historical Society. After retiring in 1990, he and Jeannette travelled extensively. Something they enjoyed very much. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and working at his small engine repair business, and foremost spending time with the apple of his eye; his grandchildren. Friends may call at the STECKLEY GOODERHAM FUNERAL HOME (201 Minet's Point Road at Yonge Street) Barrie on Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm. Funeral Mass will be held from St. Mary's Church, Barrie on Friday, February 25th, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. with Father Frank McDevitt celebrating. Cremation. Inurnment to follow with his parents in Mount Hope Cemetery, Toronto. In lieu of flowers, donations to the R.V.H. Regional Cancer Care Centre would be appreciated by the family. We would like to express our gratitude for the wonderful care from the Nurses at R.V.H. 3 North B. Palliative Care and Doctors Khonsari, Presnell, D. Patterson and Rick Irvin as well as Dr. A. Loblaw and his assistant Grace Chan of Sunnybrook Cancer Clinic. A special thanks to our family Dr. N. Friesen whose care, understanding and support to Joe and family will always be remembered. 2/23/2005- ID5728228 - Barrie Examiner