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Joseph Philippe

Oshawa, ON

April 5, 1915 - May 17, 2014

Joseph Philippe Obituary

Philippe, Joseph Hormisdas “Honoré” – Passed away peacefully on Saturday May 17, 2014 in Cornwall, with his family by his side. Beloved husband of the late Géraldine Bujold and Aline Lévesque. Lovingly remembered by his children André, Marie-Paule (Florent Desrochers), Yvon (the late Suann), Jean-Pierre (Cheryl), Sylvie (Réjean Duquette), Roselyne (Noel Windfeld), Johanne, Mario (Valerie), and Liette (Peter Wellington). Also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. Dear brother of Édouard Marcel. Predeceased by 6 brothers and 4 sisters. While living in Québec his work was that of a lumberjack and small farm owner. He moved to Oshawa, worked in construction and factories. Sklar furniture, Ajax was last place of work before suffering heart attack and forced into retirement at the age of 56. With his second wife, Aline Lévesque Philippe, Honoré volunteered his time in the community, particularly at St. Vincent and Paroisse Assomption de Notre Dame. After the death of his first wife, Géraldine Bujold Philippe, his focal goal was to keep his children together. He devoted himself with resolution and courage to this purpose. He was devout to his religious practice and was happiest when his family joined him in prayers. He enjoyed camping, dancing, exercise (particularly walking), cards, gardening, and woodworking. He did much travelling with his second wife, Aline, and seemed most at peace on the road. He found joy being with people and had the ability to talk and tell his stories to anyone willing to listen. Resting at the ARMSTRONG FUNERAL HOME, 124 King Street East, Oshawa on Thursday May 22, 2014 from 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Paroisse Assomption de Notre Dame on Friday May 23, 2014 at 10 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated and may be made, along with condolences, by visiting www.armstrongfuneralhome.net.

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