

March 13, 1929 – June 1, 2016
It is with heavy hearts and great sadness that the Carothers family announce the peaceful passing of their father at Scarborough General Hospital, Palliative Care Unit, following a brief illness with family by his side throughout his final days. Loving father of Jean Kilmartin, Sharon Carothers (Peter Haward) and David Carothers. Proud “Papa” to grandchildren Angela Kilmartin, Jennifer “JJ” (Carlos) Tome, Jason Kilmartin, Robert Carothers and Cindy Carothers and great-grandchildren Sarah Kilmartin, Claudia Tome and Luke Tome. Dearly loved and devoted husband of the late Rosa Jean Carothers (nee Jordan) for 67 amazing years. Predeceased by his parents, David Thomas Carothers and Gypsy Pearl G. Wakely. Joe will be sadly missed by his brother-in-laws Alex Jordan and his wife Murdeena; Carl Jordan, and sister-in-laws Mary Feesey and Margaret Carothers, as well as many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Joe spent much of his life with the Toronto Transit Commission as a driver. Then Rosa and Joe had a successful Amway business and thoroughly enjoyed their retirement travelling and spending time with friends and family. His years at McCowan Residence were “like a vacation” and he will be missed by friends and staff. Joe and Rosa enjoyed a well-lived life together.
A memorial celebration of life and funeral service will be held from THE GIFFEN-MACK SCARBOROUGH FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION CENTRE, 4115 Lawrence Ave. E., Scarborough. 416-281-6800 on Friday, June 10, 2016 with visitation from 10am; service in the Chapel at 11am. Following the service Joe will be laid to rest at Resthaven Memorial Gardens, 2700 Kingston Road, Scarborough. A reception at Giffen-Mack, Scarborough will follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Heart & Stroke Foundations or Canadian Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
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