It is with profound sadness that the family of Joseph Maurice Belliveau announce his passing on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, at the age of 79 years. Joe will be forever loved and remembered by his devoted wife and best friend of 37 years Lee, his precious daughter Jackie (Pat Whalen) and his cherished grandchildren Lauren (Simon), Kevin (Nicole), Emily (Brian) and Soleil. Joe will be fondly remembered by his brother Guy (Suzanne) and his brother-in-law Bruce Weese (Karen), his three nephews and numerous extended family and dear friends. Joe is also survived by his son Daniel.
Joe was a proud Acadian from Belliveau Cove, Nova Scotia. He was a kind and gentle man who never forgot his roots. As a young man, Joe started his career with CBC. He then joined the Royal Canadian Air Force, as he was passionate about aviation. After leaving the air force, he enjoyed a long career with both Bell Canada and the Public Service of Canada. He made many friends during his career and was respected and admired by colleagues along the way.
Joe’s smile was infectious, and he had a wonderful sense of humor. He loved to bring laughter to those around him. Joe was a talented athlete, and participated in many sports during his life, both as a participant, and as an official. He was very dedicated to fitness and stayed active until his final days. His faith was very important to him, as well. But his greatest joy was taking care of his family. In his last weeks, he advice to us was to love each other, take care of each other and make the best of every day.
As per Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private funeral will be held on July 9th, 2021 followed by internment of his ashes at Beechwood Cemetery.
In memoriam donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society, the Ottawa Food Bank or to a charity of choice.
Gone from our sight, never from our hearts.
"God looked around his garden,
And He found an empty place.
He then looked down upon this
Earth and saw your tired face.
He put His arms around you,
And lifted you to rest,
God’s garden must be beautiful,
He always takes the best.
He knew that you were suffering,
He knew you were in pain,
He knew that you would never
Get well on earth again.
He saw that the road was getting
Rough and the hills were hard to climb.
So He closed your weary eyelids and whispered"
“peace be thine”.
It broke our hearts to lose you
But you didn’t go alone,
For part of us went with you,
The day God called you home.
Digital Guestbook
Tom and Lois
Pat and June DelMastro
Our sincere condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers. May all the beautiful memories outweigh the sadness in your hearts,
Shirley Harvey
My deepest sympathy,Lee, to you & your family. I have fond memories of you & Joe & your Mum. Also remember Joe from minor hockey games @ Canterbury Arena.
Carmen andVictor Leduc
Dear Lee, our sincere sympathies to you and to your family.
Nathalie Behan
Dearest Lee and all of Joe's family, my heart is with all of you during this time. I have decades of only the fondest memories of Joe. So much laughter and warmth surrounded us every time we were all together. He will be so missed, but all of the amazing memories will help keep the light of his love shining all around you. Take comfort in those memories to help you through these days, weeks and months to come. Don't forget to laugh, he would want lots of laughter to come along with the memories. Lots of love. Nathalie Behan (nee Lukenbill).
Mildred Breault
My deepest condolences to you Lee and family.
Joe and Cecile (Belliveau) Comeau
Our sympathies to Lee,Jackie and his brother Guy
Jo-Anne Poirier
Dear Lee, Dave and I would like to extend our deepest condolences. Joe was amongst our very favourite people. We will miss him. We are here for you, whatever you need.
Ronald and Madeleine
Please accept our deepest sympathies for your loss. Our warmest thoughts are with you now.
It was always great to meet up with Joe at Tim Hortons to chat and to learn from his countless experiences.
He will be missed.
Agnes Theriault
Sorry for your loss. With lots of love, Agnes Theriault
Dear Lee. We are so sad for your loss, and a loss for so many. Such a kind, caring man was Joe. God Bless. Tom, Lois and Family.