Joseph was born in Guyana on August 3, 1960 and migrated to Canada in 1983. He was an industrious, committed and organized individual, supporting his family and helping his friends with an open heart. He had a successful career in real estate and property management, and was proud to be a contributing citizen of his adopted country, showing interest in Canada’s history and politics.

After a period of declining health, Joseph passed away on April 4, 2026 in Hull, Quebec. He is mourned by his loving family: his sons Kenan and Isaiah, his siblings Olive (Kenneth), Hector (Denise), Gwen (Joe), Orin (Karen), Wesley (Geneva), Suzette, Sharon, Sherwyn (Nicole), Shuanna, Stephanie, Walter, and Lydia. He will also be missed by his grandchildren, aunts, many nieces and nephews, and cousins. He was predeceased by his parents Gladstone Telford and Doris O’Neil, his brothers Handy Telford and Egun O’Neil, nephews Tyrone Niles, Jason Cush and Daniel O’Neil.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 24th 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at North London Seventh Day Adventist Church, 800 Fleet Street, London, Ontario. A Youtube link to view the service will be found at North London SDA Church@nolosdachurch and a reception will follow immediately after the service at the church. Inurnment will follow at a later date.

The family would like to thank the Hull Hospital staff, the Quebec Transplant Team, Residence les Coniferes, Quebec social services, and the staff at Basic Funerals in Ottawa for caring for Joseph.

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