Joe was born in Toronto on May 4, 1922. During WWII, he flew with the RCAF BC429 as a mid-upper gunner and later was employed with the Toronto Fire Department 42 years, rising to the position of District Chief. He passed away on January 15, 2017 at the Newmarket Health Centre, Newmarket, ON.
Beloved husband of the late Margaret Cecelia Toner (2004) and survived by his loving daughters Patricia MacRae (David), Jane Thom (Dave) and Georgia Davis (Wayne). Cherished grandfather of four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Predeceased by his parents Frederick Robson Davis and Alice Rutland Pitman, as well as his sisters Florence Lena Asheychik and Virginia Alice Clark and his brothers Charles Wilbur Davis and Frank Edward Davis.
Funeral arrangements by Giffen-Mack Funeral Home, 2570 Danforth Ave., Toronto, ON. Interment at St. John's Norway Cemetery, Toronto. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.