SCHMIDT, Joseph “Joe” Joseph Frederick Schmidt passed away at Macassa Lodge, Hamilton on Monday, July 16th, 2018 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Marion Schmidt (nee Hale). Dear father of Mary Jo Renzella and her husband Robert of Binbrook, Alan Schmidt and his wife Anna of Cardova Mines, Colleen Marshall and her husband Lester of Hamilton, Tim Schmidt and Janice of Chapleau. Proud grandfather of Ron Renzella, Genevieve Renzella, Cory Schmidt, Kyle Marshall, and Conor Marshall. Great-grandfather of Sadye. Joe was born and raised in Kenilworth, and was the second youngest of eleven children. He is survived by his older sisters Mildred Westman and Edna Male. Friends may call at the England Funeral Home, Mount Forest on Thursday, July 19th, from 4 – 8 p.m., where a vigil prayer service will be held at 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Mary of the Purification Catholic Church, 230 Queen Street East, Mount Forest on Friday, July 20th at 1 p.m., with visitation being held prior to the service from 12 – 12:45 p.m. at the church. Interment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery, Mount Forest. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations to Cancer Patient Services, Mount Forest would be appreciated by the family.
