Heartfelt condolences to Joe's family from a former classmate at Hensall Public School. Joe was a very quiet, serious little fellow . He once called me 'fickle' ...pretty astute, as I do try to see things from different perspectives :)
Joe was our Gr. 8 hero. We had badgered his Dad (our principal and Gr.8 teacher) for permission to celebrate our graduation with a classroom dance during 'Red Cross' meeting time. The answer was "NO". A discussion was held at the Reaburn home that evening (thank you Joe) . The decision was rescinded and we were allowed to bring our favourite records to school for a celebration. Gr. 8 graduation was different then. We were handed our report cards at the end of the day and walked out into our future ...no formal diploma ceremony, graduation dinner or photos published in the local paper...just simple classroom comraderie ...and we survived.
My cousin, Tammy Wharry Reaburn (Chris) once mentioned Joe's health struggles. I was so sorry to hear that he had passed .
Sending big hugs to his Mom Sheila and condolences to his entire family. If Joe's resemblance to his late father is any indication, I suspect he will live on in eternity in the faces, mannerisms and hearts of his offspring. <3 Wishing you all peace.
