Our Deepest Condolences

It is with great sorrow that the family of Joseph William Reid announces his passing, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at the age of 39.

Joseph is survived by his father, William “Bill”, his mother Heather, his sister Rebecca and his beloved niece Sunni. Joseph is also survived by his grandmother Joan Sagle as well as many uncles, aunts and cousins.

Joe was a graduate of the ITP program at Lambton College, as well as Business Marketing from Fanshawe College in London. Joe was a skilled musician and enjoyed nothing better than playing his guitars or going to live concerts with his buddies. Joseph believed music was an expression of life and love. He was a certified scuba diver, had a black belt in Tae Kwon Do, and even jumped out of a perfectly good airplane. When he wasn’t playing sports, he was rooting on his favourite teams, the Green Bay Packers and the Montreal Canadiens.

Joseph’s handy work with tools is displayed with new wooden steps and landing at his parents’, his sister’s and other homes he has worked on. Joe travelled throughout North America, Europe and parts of Asia, backpacking for a month in Thailand. So much talent, so much knowledge, so much life, cut short by the scourge of depression and mental health shortfalls. Loved and remembered. Reach out to others if you suffer.

Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at Community of Christ Church, 1104 Leckie Drive, Sarnia, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. with family and friends being received from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sympathy may be expressed through donations to CMHA or a charity of your choice (cheques only at the funeral home please). Arrangements entrusted to Smith Funeral Home, 1576 London Line, Sarnia.

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