DAWE, Joseph Herman

Florence

It is with heaviest of hearts that we have to say good-bye to our much loved son, brother, companion, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend. Surrounded by his loving family and friends, Joe passed away at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital on Thursday, March 22, 2018, after a very brief illness. Born September 25, 1996.

He left Cape Breton at the age of 17 but never forgot his roots. He attended the Radio College of Canada in Toronto, Ontario and graduated as an Electronic Technologist where he met many lifelong friends.

Joe had a very adventurous spirit and travelled much of the world before settling back home in Cape Breton. Joe especially loved the summers at the cottage in Lake O’Law with his family and just enjoyed the simple things in life. Joe had a passion for motorcycles and travelled many places with his posse the “Hardly Boys”. Joe was a great craftsman and had a true talent as a carpenter.

At a young age Joe was a member of the militia and performed as a member of the International Tattoo.

Everyone who knew Joe knew that he always found the best in everyone. It was not unusual for Joe to go out of his way for people he just met. Joe left the world a better place.

He is survived by his parents, Hector and Rose Dawe; sister, Kim (Darrell) MacNeil; nieces and nephews, Kara, Kent, Colton and JD Dawe; uncles, aunts and many cousins; His loving partner, Kathleen, and children; friends, Calvin, Nigel, Carl, Jeff, Johnny; and so many others that have become family over the years.

He was predeceased by two brothers, Freeman and Jackie, maternal grandparents, Martin and Maggie Cashin and paternal grandparents, Freeman and Ethel Dawe.

The celebration of Joe’s life will take place Monday, March 26, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Bras d’Or, with Father Peter McLeod officiating.

Many thanks to nurses, doctors and staff of the Intensive Care Unit of the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, your care and kindness will always be remembered.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to the War Amps of Canada.

Words of comfort may be forwarded to the family at www. jmjobesfuneralhome.com.