Clifford Freeman Jack (Joe) Oxner

We take comfort in knowing he is reunited with his beloved wife, Maureen Elizabeth, his parents, Minnie and Frederick, and brother Frederick ‘Ted’ Oxner.

Joe is survived by his son, Jonathan, daughter Naomi (Deryck) Richardson, and granddaughters Madelyn and Sarah Richardson. He is also survived by nieces, Caulina and Jennifer Oxner, and their families.

Joe grew up in Spryfield and had many stories to tell of his adventures with his lifelong friend Ken Moreash.

Joe spent his career at Defence Research Establishment Atlantic (DREA), where he worked in the field of underwater acoustics, and was granted a patent for his “Jellyfish Array.” But his greatest gift from DREA was meeting the love of his life, Maureen. They spent 57 incredible years together. They married, then designed, and built their forever home in Purcell’s Cove. This was the foundation of a love story that most only dream of.

Their adventures took them through Europe and across Canada, but their most loved destination was their summer home in Cap Brulé.

Joe was a lifetime member of the Spryfield Lions Club. He was a member of the band, Memory Lane, playing in nursing homes until he was 92. He also played in the church choirs at St. John the Baptist and more recently Stella Maris.

He could always be found building/fixing anything and everything. His most recent creation, finished only a couple of weeks ago, was refurbishing a lawn chair with his discarded oxygen tubing to prove his point of not just throwing things away.

Cremation has taken place and a Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2026, 11:00 AM at Stella Maris Parish, 6 St Michael’s Avenue, Halifax. Reception will immediately follow service.

In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to a charity of choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www. Jasnowfuneralhome.com for the Oxner/Richardson family.

As Papa Joe himself would say “he has kicked the bucket”.