Joseph William KETCHABAW

KETCHABAW, Joseph William Passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the age of 83. Loving and devoted husband of Mary Ketchabaw (nee Laur). Cherished father of Ann Davies (Brad), Gayle Ketchabaw-McRae (Norm), and the late Mary-Lynn Poley. Proud grandfather of Melissa Tate of Virginia, Joel Martin of Florida, Amanda McRae of Trenton, Kaitlynn McRae of Cambridge, Adam Davies of Ailsa Craig and great-grandfather of eight. Joseph will also be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Predeceased by his parents Hiram and Armeta Ketchabaw. Joseph was a member of Mystic Tie Lodge #279, a member of the Preston Springs Chapter #208 O.E.S, as well as a member of the South Waterloo Amateur Radio Club. He enjoyed hobbies of woodworking, oil painting and was a baseball player and enthusiast for his whole life. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the ICU at the Cambridge Memorial Hospital. At Joseph's request, cremation has taken place. There will be no visitation or funeral service. As an expression of sympathy, donations made to the Cambridge Memorial Hospital would be appreciated by the family.