It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Edmund Dewan, on Monday, October 17, 2022, Joe was blessed and thankful to have his loving family and friends surrounding him at home. Joe was a man of community and he built it wherever he went. We are richer for having shared with him many experiences, his wisdom and quick wit. Joe left a positive mark on the lives he touched. Joe was an active member of the Stratford Knights of Columbus, both 3rd and 4th degree. In his 81st year, Joe leaves behind his devoted wife of 25 years, Marilyn (nee Jory) (Sillery) Dewan, his children Cathy Kramer (Dale), Patty Bannister, Teresa Loucks (Brian), Joseph Harold Dewan, Darlene Stewart, and Steven Sillery (Beate). Joe also leaves behind his siblings, brother Jim and Susanne Dewan, his sisters, Mary Catherine Dinner, Teresa and Ken Bell, Fran and Terry Craig, Rose and Andy Verschuren, Sister-in-laws, Dianne and Lester Heywood and Helen McAdams. He will be greatly missed by his grandchildren: Eric (Tabitha), Jessica (Terry), Rob (Kayla), Chelsea (Alec), Ryley, Kylene (Ryan), Megan (Ben), Allix (James), Russell, Lucas, Carly (Jake), Joe, Kaycee, Reeze, Bowe and great-grandchildren, Lorelai, Damien, Jake, and Jace Joseph. Predeceased by his wife of 31 years, Mary Anne Dewan (nee Jeffery), his son in law Scott Bannister, great-grandson Terry Ross, and brother-in-law, Clive Dinner. A special thank you to Joe’s medical team for their care and compassion.
Visitation will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 223 Main Street, LUCAN on Friday, October 21, 2022 from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Registration is appreciated. To register, please click the “Register Now” button below. Joe’s funeral mass will be held at 11 AM on Saturday, October 22, 2022 at St. Michael’s Parish, 511 Cheapside Street, London with Father Daniel Bombardier presiding. Registration is not required to attend the funeral mass. Interment St. Peters Cemetery, London. A Knights of Columbus service will take place in the funeral home on Friday afternoon at 1:30 PM.
For those unable to attend the service, the family invites you to join with them from your home. Stream the service live or at your convenience Funeral Mass – Joe Dewan – Saturday Oct. 22, 2022 @ 11:00am on Vimeo
As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, Jessica’s House, or a charity of your choice.
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Scott and Angie Heywood
So sorry for your loss Aunt Marilyn. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Patrick O'Brien
Dear Marilyn and family,
We have just learned of Joe’s death and we want to express our sincere sympathies to all of you.
Joe and I have been friends for many years, and I admired his courage and his strong devotion to his Catholic faith. He told me some months ago that he did not have long to live, and he faced that situation gracefully and courageously. We will miss seeing him at mass and sharing many a good laugh.He was a good and decent man in so many ways.
You are all in our prayers at this difficult time.
Rest in peace Joe.
Evelyn and Pat O’Brien, M.P. [Ret.]
Erin Prendergast
I am sharing condolences on behalf of myself and my siblings, the children of Dan & Sharon Prendergast – Erin, Kelly, Dan and Ryan. Joe Dewan was our cousin. We have many wonderful memories of Joe from visits in southwestern Ontario over the years and at Aunt Helen’s Invitation every summer on the Ridgeway near Grand Bend. Our father Dan Prendergast was incredibly fond of Joe and all the Dewan kids (his beloved nephews and nieces). Please relay our sincere condolences to the Dewan family and let everyone know we are thinking of them. Apologies for this late message, we just recently heard the news. Thank you, best regards, Erin Prendergast
Lori Francus
Thinking of you all and offering our deepest condolences. I know you have beautiful memories that will help at this difficult time.
Lori, Doug, Emily and Paige Francis
Jeff & Leigh Kints
Our Deepest Condolences to Marilyn, Steve and Beate, Darlene – and the entire family! Joe was a great man and will be missed. Sorry we couldn’t attend.
Sandy Bannister Wilson
Patti, Teresa and families,
I am so thankful for all of the times we could get our dads together when I was home so they could reminisce and laugh about the past. Your dad always had a smile on his face and a story to tell. Our deepest condolences to you all.
Sending love to you all,
Sandy, Brad, Tyler & Sydney
Cheryl Nash
Please accept my sincere condolences. Cheryl Nash
Darryl Denomme
Sorry for your loss.Thinging of you and your family
Maureen Kelly
I am very sorry for your loss Patty.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.🙏💜
Maureen
Bill Tobin
Marilyn, very sorry for your loss. Joe was a true Catholic gentleman.
Bill and Heather Tobin
Colleen & Les Binkle
Marilyn & family,
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.
You were wonderful next door neighbours on Killoran Cres, Stratford. Always there to lend a hand when needed. Thinking of you and family at this sad time.
Colleen & Les Binkle
D Smith
Heart felt condolences Jojo from me and the family to you and your family.
I only met your dad a few times but he had an inviting spirit and warm energy.
May he rest in Paradise 🙏🏾
Sandra Pollen and Jim
Dear Marlyn
So sad to hear of the sad news. Joe was a lovely and caring man. Take care Marilyn of yourself and please keep in touch .
Sandra Pollen and Jim
Marilyn and family
Sorry to hear the news of Joes passing. He was a lovely man. A very happy and caring soul. We enjoyed knowing him, Sorry for your loss Marilyn and take care,
Verna Hodgins
Marilyn and Family: Beautiful memories shared will hopefully bring peace at this very sad time. Our deepest sympathy! Larry and Verna
Joanne Giardetti
Dear Joe and Family,
Heartfelt condolences and hugs to you all. Your Dad was such a kind man. May you find peace together and through your wonderful memories.
Joanne and Aiden
RUDY JANSEN
Deepest condolences Terry Fran And all your families. Rudy Mary Jansen
Ann &Carlton Ehgoetz
Marilyn and all the Dewan family we are sorry for your loss of a wonderful person that Joe was .He was someone that was to have as an Neighbour and friend when he lived on Killoran Crescent in Stratford . Joe RIP From Carlton &Ann Ehgoetz
Judi and Bill Weber
Fran , Terry and family;
Please know that you are in our thoughts at this difficult time. May you find in comfort in the many shared memories.
Cy & Eleanor Blommaert
Dear Marilyn and the Dewan family
Our deepest sympathy to the family.
Joe was a great guy ..who loved his family.
He will be deeply missed.
Thinking of you at this sad time .
Cy & Eleanor
Nicole E Quackenbush
Uncle Joe will surely be missed. Condolences to the Family .
Toni Brand
Dear Marilyn and family
My condolences to you I have fond memories of Joe and Marilyn when Bill and I met you through the K of C
RIP Joe
Marie Fitzsimons
Cathy, my deepest sympathy on the death of your wee Dad. I remember how fondly you would speak of him. May he Rest In Peace.
Marie Fitzsimons
Tammy & Steve Bibby
Marilyn and family so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Brenda Dol
My heartfelt condolences to all the Dewan family
Uncle Joe you were a man that always had a smile on your face,a bit of wisdom for anyone that needed it. Your family was your heart!!! You had a humour to you that put many smiles and laughter in everyone you touched over the years I loved how you had a nickname for everyone (I know this was your way of remembering people’s names) lol You will forever hold a place on my heart.
For my cousins :Cathy Patty Joe Theresa
As you lay your Dad to rest just know that my thoughts are with each of you You have all suffered so much loss. Your Dad will forever be a part of you and your kids. He will be with you forever
In a smile ,a strong gust of wind ,a warm sun on your face. He will be the song of a bird. The hug that comforts you Hold your memories close. And never forgot the Man that loved you!!!!
Rest Easy Uncle Joe❤❤
Brenda🙏
Pam Monteith
Marilyn, I’m so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Maxine Copeman
Teresa and Brian ,Kylene,Megan and Luke
So sorry for the loss of your Dad and Grandfather , May he Rest In Peace in Heaven and no more pain ! Love to all from Reg and Maxine
Brenna and Barry Vincent
Dear Marilyn, Darlene, Steve and your families…so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our deepest sympathies to you all and also to the Dewan family.
Carol De Wilde
To the Dewan Family,
I am so sorry of the loss of Joe a dear father and grandfather, I can still hear Eric and Adam Papa Joe❤️
Love, Carol De Wilde
Bob Ross
I’m so he was a wonderful person
Jim & Verla Russell
Marilyn and the Dewan Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy on Joe’s death.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult, sad time.
Caroline Greenaway
Dear Marilyn & family, my sincere sympathy on the loss of a husband, father, grandfather and long time friend.
He will be missed big time, hugs to the family.
Virginia (Salmon) Lambdin
Sending condolences to the Dewan family on the passing of Joe. As a former next door neighbour of the Dewan’s on 10 Mile, I have many fond memories of those times. With a great big smile on his face to greet me, Joe always had time to stop and chat over the years so we could catch up on the news of our mutual families. RIP, you will be missed.
Virginia (Salmon) Lambdin
Jane Parker
Cathy, my heart is breaking for you and your family over the loss of your father. You can be sure that he is watching over all of you and will be sending you signs that he is with you in the days, months and years ahead.
Yvonne/Jim Barnetson
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to You Marilyn and all the Dewan family!
RIP Joe 🙏
Marlene F. Burnett
Dear Fran, Terry, and family,
Please accept our sincere sympathy in the loss of your brother Joe. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. MayJoe rest in peace.
Ed and Marlene
Bob and Barb Wonnacott
Patti and all your family sending you our deepest sympathy. I enjoyed the conversations I had with joe when he came to the mill and bob talks fondly of him.
Donna Brown
Fran and Terry,
I am sorry to hear this news. Please accept my condolences.
Donna
John & Cindy Akey & family
Sending our sincere condolences to the family/ families of a Great Man
John and I & family loved Joe and felt as if he was one our family too.
Our talks were inspiring and full of many comebacks which is a Dewan trait I believe You all have the gift! A legacy long to continue!
You were blessed to have him as we are blessed to have known him
May he Rest In Peace ❤️❤️💙
John and Cindy Akey & family
Jennifer Morocco
Cathy,
Please accept my deepest sympathies. I will be thinking about you and your family.
Joan & Dave Goddard
Dear Marilyn and the Dewan family
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Norma Khan
Dear Marilyn and family. I am so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. I will surely miss our computer visits. And he will be kept in so many hearts. A very good man has left us. He will be well taken care of. My condolences Marilyn. Norma
Angela Hardy Lun
Cathy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you during this difficult time.
Linda Eallace
So sorry to hear this sad news. We send our condolences to you and James Alix and the rest of your family. John and Linda Wallace
Deborah Lucas
Cathy,
My deepest condolences to you and your family at this sad time. Thinking of you!
Deborah
Lois McCallum
Dear Marilyn and family
So very sorry to hear of Joe’s death. Thinking of you and hugs all around. Lois McCallum
Brad Needham
Deepest condolences and sympathies on your loss. He will be missed.
Gary and Verda Keays
We extend our sincere condolences to the family at this sad time. Cherish the memories and hold them close to your heart to give you strength now and always.
Kelly, Ron Dyer and Family
Marylin, Cathy, Patty, Teresa, Joe, Darlene and Steve
First I would like to express the sadness I felt when I heard of Joe’s passing. Joe was an amazing man always welcoming and caring about others. Joe will be sadly missed by all of us.
Judy Hayward
Dear Marilyn and family and Dewan family,
We send our most sincere sympathy to you all, and our prayer is that our gracious Heavenly Father will wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace and comfort. Joe will be missed by all who had the pleasure to know him. Love and hugs, Dan and Judy Hayward
Deb clark
I am so sorry you have lost a great man and a great friend to many people he will be missed my prayers with his family
You are at home now Popa Joe
Leonora Quackenbush
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, Joe will be sadly missed by all who new him.
Sheri Mitchell
I’m so sorry for your loss of your dad. Joe was always happy. I have great memories of him and your family. He will be be missed .
Kathy Moore
Words cannot not express how saddened I am to hear of the loss of Papa Joe. Sending love and condolences to Teresa and Brian and all of the Dewan family.
Kathy, Jeff and Jenna Moore
Maryon Cobleigh
To the family I am so sorry for your loss. He was a very good friend and camping buddie. We are surely going to miss him.
Lee-Ann
My condolences the the family. I’ve met Joe few times and Cathy and Dales home. May he Rest In Peace
Michelle Sereda
Such an incredible person. Great memories of his laugh and love for you all. Please accept our most sincere condolences. Perry and Michelle
Randy Greenaway
So so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.