It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Joe (Joseph Martin) Gauvin on Thursday, October 4th at the age of 91. Son of the late Ethel (Delaney) & Bliss Gauvin. Spouse of June (Campbell) Gauvin.
He is survived by his three daughters Cheryl (Garfield) Ganong, Trina Ladd, Debbie (Charles) Richard; eight grandchildren Ryan, Joel, Roghan & Grayden Ganong, Caiya Teghan, Shelby Knowles-Allain, Devin Knowles and Marc-Andre Richard; as well as seven great-grandchildren Arnav, Alexandre, Akash, Cohen, Chloe, Adele and Lucas. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family and was predeceased by six sisters, Aine, Helene, Rita, Doris, Florence and Josie, and two brothers, Walter and Billy.
Joe grew up in Leger Corner and was passionate about his career as a salesman for Thornes Hardware. He was hard working and formerly worked for Moncton Hardware where he developed his passion for sales. He built many long-lasting friendships with clients and colleagues he crossed paths with over his long career and retired at the age of seventy-one.
Joe and June took pride in hosting many wonderful gatherings over the years at their beautiful home on Centennial Drive. Christmas Eve will never be the same without their annual neighbourhood open house. Always an entertainer, Joe was known to belt out a song or tell a tale to entertain anyone who wanted to listen. Joe and June loved to travel and toured many exotic places, they could be found sunning themselves for days on end on Parlee Beach. They loved to dance and did so as recently as September 14th, 2018. Watching them glide across the dancefloor was a true pleasure and it was amongst their happiest moments.
The family will be receiving relatives and friends at Cobb’s Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 330 Whitepine Rd., Riverview (869-2007) on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 from 1:00 until the time of the funeral service at 2:00pm with Rev. Dr. Beverly Daley officiating. Donations may be made in Joe’s memory to a memorial of the donor’s choice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.cobbsfuneralhome.ca