Joseph “Joe” Forde

Died: September 20, 2019 | Place: Victoria Hospital, London

Obituary

FORDE, Joseph “Joe” …

Peacefully with family by his side on Friday, September 20th, 2019 in his 78th year. Beloved husband to Merial Forde for 49 years. Cherished Dad to Joanna Forde and Michelle Forde (Stephen). Predeceased by his mother Ermie (1988). He will be deeply missed by the Archer family and his 7 siblings.  Joe was a highly-skilled craftsman who loved all things mechanical. His creativity extended into his passion for music, fine automobiles and nurturing his garden. Appropriately, the date of his passing coincided with the Toronto Stock Exchange reaching an all-time high. In lieu of flowers, Joe would have appreciated donations to the charities he supported:  Anova London, 255 Horton Street East 3rd Floor London, ON N6B 1L1; The London Regional Cancer Program, London Health Sciences Centre 747 Baseline Road East, London, ON N6C 2R6. Friends will be received by the family from 12 -1 pm on Friday, September 27th, 2019 at the A. Millard George Funeral Home, 60 Ridout Street South, London. A service will be held in the funeral home chapel at 1 pm. Cremation has taken place. Online condolences, memories and photographs will be shared at www.amgfh.com 

7 Comments

  1. Jen Pimentel September 23, 2019 at 10:26 am

    Joanna and family. Sending my heartfelt condolences to you through this difficult time. Know that I am thinking of you.

  2. Jackie and John September 23, 2019 at 6:55 pm

    Our deepest condolences on your loss. Joseph will always be with all you, as long you all keep him in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

  3. Betty Weaver September 25, 2019 at 1:25 pm

    Worked with Muriel Ford for many years at Parkwood.
    Am so sorry for your loss and to your family.
    Thinking about you in this time of loss.

  4. Anonymous September 25, 2019 at 9:43 pm

    Our prayers are with you at this sad time. THE MITCHELL FAMILY

  5. Donald and Pat Welch September 26, 2019 at 6:24 pm

    Sincere sympathy.

  6. Huntley & Yvonne Morrell September 26, 2019 at 11:52 pm

    Our sincere condolences and prayers to Merial and family, as Joe was a great neighbour and friend. His gardening insights and solutions will be sorely missed.

  7. Rev. Bruce Lee September 27, 2019 at 10:14 am

    Joanne, I am so sorry to hear of your loss and send love and prayers.

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