Papa Joe Dries Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Papa Joe Dries (Chatham, Ontario), who passed away on March 13, 2019. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Henry Dries and Rose Dries (Verslycken); his spouse Terry Paret; his children, Mark Dries (Tracey) of Thorndale, Jon Dries of London and Amy Williams (Darol) of Mt. Brydges; his grandchildren, Kristin Dolby (Michael), Tyler Dries (Becky), Heather Keary (Liam), Justin Williams, Calvin, Edison Dolby, Darcie-Ann and Arlow Keary; his siblings, Raymond, Edward (Liz), Joanne Sullivan (Ron), Elaine Dillon (Dan) and Helen Cree (David); his sibling-in-law Sandy Dries; his brother Charles Dries; and his grandfather Joe. He was also cherished by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations made in memory of Papa Joe to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.