January 1, 1940 - May 13, 2024
In loving memory ~
It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph (Joe) McDougall announce his peaceful passing on May 13, 2024, in Trail.
Joe was born on January 1, 1940, in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He joined the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 17 and became a paratrooper in the army. He was stationed in Beirut, Lebanon and Germany as a peacekeeper. He retired from the army after 12 years of service and then joined the Canadian Coast Guard for a few years. Joe went on to work for Teck Cominco for 22 years as an ironworker.
A funeral service was held on May 16, 2024, at Clark's Funeral Services with Father Wayne officiating. On the 40th day after his death there will be a prayer for Joe and all the souls in purgatory on June 22 at 5:30pm in his home at 2065 McBride Street in Trail with reception to follow. There is also a Mass on June 25, 2024, at 9:00am at Holy Trinity Church, Trail.
Joe is survived by his wife of 42 years, Rosie, three children; Violet, Sheila and Marie, four grandchildren; Emma, Austin, Britt and Cole, two sisters, Sheila and Carmi (Carl), sister-in-law Liz McDougall of Sydney, N.S., numerous nieces and nephews in Nova Scotia and Toronto, his father and mother-in-law Saturnino and Imelda Ramos, 6 brothers-in-law and 5 sisters-in-law all of Vancouver, B.C.
Cremation has taken place. Wayne Szopa of Clark's Funeral Services was entrusted with arrangements. Joe's ashes will be placed in family mausoleum with his parents and siblings at the Resurrection Catholic Cemetery in Sydney, N.S.
You are invited to leave a personal message of condolence by visiting the family's online register at www.clarksfuneral.ca