I met Joe when I was a teenager in the early 70’s. He was a quiet man and as I told him years later, I didn’t always understand what he had just said back then; It took me awhile to get the hang of his broad Scottish accent. I was quite astonished when I first saw and heard him sing at the old Orchard Park on Queen St.  Joe had a wonderful voice and delivered those songs like a real pro.  I have lovely memories of listening to him and Lily (Mrs. D) singing all over the city.
I can still hear him in my mind in the kitchen on Fenwick Ave teaching Shawna as a toddler, some old song.  He would tap his foot and keep the tempo with his finger while she sang until she had it right.
He was a wonderful grandfather and great grandfather.  He spent so much time at Withrow Park keeping an eye on Shawna, Bridget and their friends, I used to go and check on him!
I enjoyed his sly grin while he told me a slightly racy joke that he couldn’t tell if  Mrs D was listening and his merry, full out laughter at his own jokes.  
I was lucky to have known him and I will remember and miss him 
Love Lori

I have known you since I was 8 years old.  My first memory of you was when you & my Mom took me, Johnny, Gary and Patty to a restaurant on Yonge St. that specialized in chicken in the basket.  It was a real  treat when we went to a restaurant and you made that possible for us.  I can see us all eating the chicken to this day.  That day was so much fun.  The other memories was waiting for you to join us at Centre Island after work.  We would wait not so patiently at the boat and you always came off the boat with with a big smile.  Then we would walk over to the usual spot and eat potato salad, chicken and boiled eggs that my mom would cart over with all of us.   Then you would play every game that we asked, baseball with plastic equipment, soccer and badminton.  I don't know how you worked all day and then came over on the boat and kept us entertained too.  You and my mom always had your radio going with all the music you both loved.  They were the best summer days.  

Then I had Bridget and were in love. You were outside the delivery room asking the nurse what was taking so long. This is such a funny memory.  You were always that person that both my kids knew they could count on. 

Then after my mom passed and you moved in to my house to your  basement apartment.  Your independence use to amaze me. Everyday out the door at 11 am to catch the bus  & subway to get to church.  I could count on you to come back for dinner by 5 pm.  I will never forget every occasion I received a card from you. I nursed you through a few ailments Joe and you were never a burden.  You always showed me appreciation and always thanked me for every meal  & tea I put out for you.

In the last few years you lost some of your independence and I knew it was very hard on you.  Then Michael started taking you to church on Saturday or Sunday.  Michael loved joining you and going back to the church and you always showed your appreciation.

Until we meet again RIP.  Love, Lynn

I was lucky enough to spend 27 years of my life around Joe’s corny jokes, amazing laugh, but most of all, his warm heart. My memories with Joe begin with heading down to Nana and Joe’s apartment every Friday night to spend time together as a family. Those Friday nights are what I now refer to as the best times of my life, and whenever my family and I share stories from that time, we always end our thoughts with “man, those were the days”. Some of my fondest memories with Joe are when he used to take us kids down for a swim in the pool when our parents just wanted to sit and visit with our Nana. He would sit and watch us swim, talk and laugh with us, sometimes he would bring down the paper and read. We also developed a habit of heading down to the corner store for candy with Joe. He would lead the way for Selena, Corey, and I, and when Ava got old enough to join us, Joe would have her hold his hand the whole way there and back. Once we arrived, us kids would pick out our favourite candies and chocolates, trying not to go over our budget given to us by our moms or Nana’s, but if we ever did, Joe would tell us it was alright and pay the remaining. Joe  was the most selfless person I knew, and was happiest when we were all together. Joe was at every birthday and occasion, and was always your biggest fan.As I entered adulthood, Joe and I would sit and talk about work, school, dating, you name it. Joe would often tell me stories of him and my Nana, one of my favourites is how they met. He would refer to himself as “the beast” and my Nana as “the beauty”.  I’m going to miss hearing the TV blasting from his apartment (volume always at 100), his corny jokes and riddles, hearing his thick Scottish accent at the table as we are all talking over each other, and, most of all, I’m going to miss his sweet smile and his response of “love you, baby” when I told him I loved him. It brings me great comfort knowing he is reunited with my Nana Lily after 14 years apart. I love you, Joe.

I was the lucky one to have you in my life for the last 52 years.  You were not just my grandfather, you were always there for me and made sure I was okay.  The list of things you did with me and for me is truly endless.  As a little girl we shared your eggs and extra butter on the toast.  Walks and playtime in the park, took us to the pool for hours while you read the paper and got a sunburn.   You were always standing outside that front door the Pape IGA after my part time work shifts later at night to walk me home safely.  You walked me to the subway in those early mornings to get to high school and we talked all the way there.  My dry cleaning would be back on the bed after a work day.  You always checked on me to make sure I was okay.  You really did everything for me without asking many times.  You always had my back.  Once Claudia and Corey came along you became their great grandfather and they got to create so many wonderful memories with you.  Trips to the Island, playing soccer together, celebrating all family function together and so so much more.  You were the happiest when we were all together having a good time.  Your corny jokes, back seat driving when I took you to appointments and wheeling you down Broadview on your walker are things I’ll never forget.  The last while has been tough… as the Dr. Said, Joe your wheeles are falling off.. and that was it.  I’m at peace with your loss only because you are no longer suffering.  I can hear your voice in my head, my heart hurts but I know you are with Nana and we will all be together one day.   You will live in my heart forever and there won’t be a single day that you won’t be in my mind.  XOX

I am so sorry for the loss of Joe. I met Joe a few times and he was always a gentleman with a sweet smile. He and Lily were great singers.  
My sincere condolences to his family and friends.

OBITUARIO

Joseph Doherty

14 julio, 1927 – 2 abril, 2026

Giffen-Mack and Trull Funeral Home

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