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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
LING, Joseph Bernard (Joe) - age 89 of New Victoria passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 in the CBRH, Sydney leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter and love.
Born in Low Point, Cape Breton, he was the son of the late Bernard & Margaret “Peggy” (MacNeil) Ling.
In his younger days, Joe served his country proudly for many years as a Corporal with the Canadian Navy. He travelled for years on various naval ships. Afterwards, he made his living as a lobster fisherman with his family by his side. The boat was full of stories, laughs and the kind of humor only Joe could bring. They used to joke about where he would disappear to on the weekends. Allana would ask Peg, Where’s Joe ?, Peg would say, “Joe Who”, and from then on out he was known as, “Joe Who”.
Joe found his true partner in crime and best friend in Catherine Tighe of New Victoria. With her by his side, life was always louder, funnier and full of love. Together they shared laughter, stories and a love that made everything better. Joe also had a great love for his dog, Rosie, whom he adored.
Anyone who knew Joe, knew he had a love for bananas and was always eating them. His great sense of humor led him to say, “When I go put me in a banana box”.
If you ever came to visit, Joe would be outside tinkering in the yard or rocking in his chair laughing with the biggest smile on his face listening to Newfoundland and country music.
Joe is survived by his sister, Patsy Jurcina, brothers, David (Dale) and Stephen (Janice). He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Tony (Dianne), Truro, David (Lisa), Ontario, Stephen (Amanda), Halifax, Robbie (Glenda), NL, and Bernice (Jason), New Waterford.
Also surviving are his grandchildren and great grandchildren, Stefie, Rebecca, Ben (Courtney), Jack and Beau, Oliver (Teresa), Katelynn (Cole), Ryan, his three weasels as he called them, Brooklynn (Keegan), Izzy (Michael), Ben and his baby weasel, Michael and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his sisters, Mildred, Virginia, Mimi, Mildred in infancy, brothers-in-law, Charlie, Frankie and Newf, as well as Joy and Ivan who held a special place in his heart and I’m sure were awaiting for “Da’s” arrival with open arms.
Joe always had a way of making you feel like you mattered. He told great stories, he worked hard and loved even harder. He will be missed beyond words, but his love, laugh and his memory will stay with us always.
Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 from noontime until the time of the funeral service starting at 2 p.m., followed by a reception, all taking place in V.J. McGillivray Funeral Home, 380 Smith Street, New Waterford. Deacon Lorne MacNeil presiding.
As an expression of sympathy for Joe, memorial donations in his memory may be made to your local S.P.C.A. (McGillivray Funeral Home)
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