Peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Bethell Hospice, Inglewood on Friday, December 30, 2022, Joe Schrei, at the age of 67 years, beloved husband of Carol Lapham. Loving father of Andrea and her husband Sean Raposo. Cherished and proud grandfather of Lucas and Julian. Dear son of the late Joseph and Kathy Schrei. Dear brother of Les and Kathleen. Dear brother-in-law of Gord (April) Lapham and Blair Lapham (deceased). Fondly remembered by his nieces.
Joe’s most enjoyable times were spent on the water and on his motorcycle. The Captain will be missed dearly by all of his family and friends.
A special thank you to the Stronach Cancer Centre and Bethell Hospice for your kind and compassionate care.
Honouring Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to a charity of your choice in memory of Joe.
Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Gentle breezes
calm waters
and bright horizons
to you always
Carlo and Vaso Molle
So sorry for your loss. Here for you always.
Barbara Schroeder
I’m so very sorry for your loss and the heartache it leaves behind. My thoughts are with you all. Much love. ♥️
Jan Hallman
We will miss you greatly Joe.
Paul, Jan and Swabby (whom you fittingly named a few years back) thank you for showing us the pleasures and the fears of Georgian Bay.
Carol.. you and Joe became fast friends and we always looked forward to our dock talks at the picnic tables with a “few” bevies , and our times together on the water.
Carol, I hope time and the wonderful memories
that you have of Joe will eventually ease your
pain.
We’re always here for you.
Jan,Paul and Swabby
Kelly Lapham
My Dear Aunt Carol he loved you so! Andrea you were the apple of his eye!
That’s my fantastic Uncle who I loved dearly! Captured hearts of many but have so many happy memories young days and older days so happy and blessed you were my Uncle…rest easy! Say Hi to Dad, Nanny and GrandDad up there. Fly high! Be the Angel in heaven as you were on earth!
Diane Ouimet-Schryver
Our sincere condolences Carol, Andrea and family. Joe will be missed! He was a great guy! Always made us laugh. Sending hugs to everyone.
Love, Ron & Diane
Constance Krille
Dear Andrea and family. Thoughts are with you. We know what you’re going through . It’s very hard.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
❤️
Justine
It was my pleasure to hear some wonderful boating in Bahamas stories. May Joe rest in peace and may your family and friends remember you with smiles. Sincerely, Justine
Gord Lapham
Joe, I will miss and Love you til we meet again..
Carol, I Love You, anything, anytime, I’m only a call away.. Please never hesitate..
Andrea, I Love you and miss you at this trying time..
Forever and always in our hearts..
Love Gord and April..
Anne Gable
I am so heart broken over the loss of Joe. I remember him always sitting outside with a cold drink and waving as we arrived to our boat at Wye Heritage. My thoughts go out to you Carol and family. We are so sorry for your loss.
Anne Gable and boys
Justine
It was a pleasure to hear of Joe’s “boating in Bahamas” stories. May his family and friends remember Joe with a smile always. May you reunite with your Barefoot Girl…
Sincerely,
Justine
Karen Steen
Very sorry for your loss. Think of you Carol and family.
Keep all your wonderful memories of Joe close, to help ease the pain during this difficult time
Deepest sympathies
Karen
Meredyth Rochman
So sorry for the loss of your brother Kathleen. I know how much he meant to you and to your family.
Jim vanderdoelen
Condolences to you and your family Andrea. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time
Emile Saulnier
I will miss Joe, but know that his struggle is over.
Jennifer Della Mea
Andrea, Sean & Family—
Sending love & light during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss. May perpetual light shine upon your father and may he rest in peace.
Bonnie Simpson
So sorry to hear this Carol and Andrea, even though we haven’t seen each other for a while please know we are always thinking about you guys. Our sincere condolences to the family. (HUGS )
Brad & Bonnie Simpson
Maureen Moore
Carol, my heart goes out to you at this sad time. my friend! You have so many wonderful memories of Joe to hold on to and you had so many wonderful years of adventures together. May they bring you strength to get through the days ahead. Almost 50 years of memories as friends with you guys, it’s hard to believe this time has come. Always here for you! You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love and Deepest Condolences,
Maureen (& Philip)
Andrea, Sean & Family – My love and deepest sympathy goes out to you. Andrea – you were your Dad’s girl before you were born and you were so very fortunate to have him as your Dad. So many memories to cherish.
Love from Auntie Mo
Wendy Gonneau
Kathleen, and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Words will never be able to express enough the sorrow you are going through, nor would we be able to take that grief from you. All we can do is show our support, as best we can, silently, we can be the strength you need, when you are unable to be strong for yourself; listening, to words expressing what you are feeling; or a simple hug to let you know you aren’t alone. Please, know that we are always with you in spirit, and only a phone call away whenever the time is needed.
Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers, now and always. God Bless.
Love you bunches Bean.
Steve and Wendy Gonneau
Todd Hobeck
I had the pleasure of working for Joe at Climatech. I have many good memories of him and will remember his humour the most.
Carol and family – you have my deepest sympathies
Lisa Radenovic
Our deepest condolences to all of you for your loss. May your memories of him give you peace and comfort during this challenging time. We will keep you in our prayers.
Sincerely,
The Radenovic Family
Craig Russell
Carol my deepest condolences to you and your family. Joe was always a great friend and mentor. He was always a big brother to everyone. I have so many awesome memories that I will always cherish.
Craig & Corinne Russell
Ted Hawke
Carol, Andrea and family
So sorry to hear about Joe. So grateful that we worked together and socialized over the years. Even though he was much younger than me I always respected his knowledge and advice he shared..
He will be sadly missed by so many
Ted and Diane Hawke
Russ Curtis
Carol. From the Unilock family our sincere condolences. Joe taught me to drive our first boat and I will never forget the good times we had working together on many Unilock projects.
Margaret Brown
With deepest sympathy Carol and Andrea. So sorry for your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Roger Kinch
A Great “Drinking” Buddy have missed him and Carol this past summer. Glad I got the opportunity to talk to him and text over past couple months. He was always ready to help me or my wife Daphne in anyway over many years. Very sad to lose a good friend.
Gordon gallinger
So sorry to hear about Joe’s passing he was the first boss that treated me more like a friend than a boss anytime we wouldn’t talk for a while you would always be a good one hour conversation on the phone Joe would always be interested in people’s lives more than anything else I will never forget how Joe treated me
Rick Riordan
I met Joe and made a new and wonderful friend in early 2020. We’re running out of the “Good Guys”. With deep sympathy.
Julie Gregoris
Carol, we send all our love to you and the family, we are here for you 24/7. We have been heartbroken ever since receiving the call of Joe’s passing. It has been quite a journey we have all been apart of for some time. Julie always refers to Joe as her “big brother” Julie fondly tells stories of those tequila visits with Joe. All the support and guidance he has given us over the years, he was such a decent and honest man, a true friend. They broke the mold when they created Joe. Carol, you were the love of his life and he will be in your heart forever.
Joe, you are gone from our sight but never from our hearts. Keep the tequila on ice, until we meet again our dear friend. We will never ever forget you and we will always be there for Carol and your family as you were always there for us. We know that you are at peace now, no more pain, just sailing the blue skies with a bottle of the best tequila!
Love you Joe forever, Love to Carol, Andrea and the rest of the family
Love Julie Gregoris and Laura Bulloch
Lorne Lapham
To Carol, Andrea and Family,
We didn’t get to spend any time with Joe and yourself over many years as we live in Vancouver, yet I knew you both were happy and enjoying a busy life together!
I hope you have some better times ahead as you grieve and rebuild after the loss of Joe.
As “boaters” I have attached a few local pix as a “Joe’s Tribute”. I hope they get through !
Sorry Joe … they are photos of sailors (rag flappers)
Life is: (Five pics) Adventurous, Confusing, Colourful, Repetitive and yet full of Wonder and great Fun!
Love from cousin Lorne & Deb ⛵️
Marshall Bleiweis
Knowing Joe for over 30 years , both personally and through business, I could not have known a more stand up guy and true gentleman. one of the best! He will be missed.
Our deepest condolences.
Marshall and Karen Bleiweis
Bob Campos
Oh My! I am speechless… Joe is one of the sweetest guys I’ve ever met! I looked forward to each and every conversation that I had with Joe!!! Carol! Sending Love your way! …and of course Andrea! What a true beautiful guy!!! Im so saddened to hear this news! Love you all….
Tony Finelli
Carol: I’m so sorry to hear about Joe, he was one of dearest friends I had in life. I know we didn’t stay close for a lot of years but I had nothing but fond memories much love for you both. The odd time we spoke or met it was always wonderful. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and Andrea.
Monica Fripps
Carol,
We are so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing.
Joe was a really good boss to work for, he always cared about and respected his employees. I will always remember Joe’s stories and sense of humour.
Our heartfelt condolences to you and your family.
Monica & Brian Fripps
Brenda Brook
Carol, Andrea and family
Our deepest condolences. Thinking of you during this difficult time. May your cherished memories help to ease your sadness.
Lorne and Brenda Brook
Dilip Pai
Dear Carol, Andrea and family,
Sad to hear that Joe is no more. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
– Dilip Pai
Martin Tovey
So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was a terrific business friend. I will always remember Joe’s no BS straight forward approach and great sense of humor.
Our condolences to Carol and the family
Martin & Heather Tovey
Deanna Pacheco
Dear Carol and family, our deepest sympathies on hearing of Joe’s passing. He will be dearly missed and his smile always remembered fondly. Deanna and Robert Pacheco
Bill and Sigrid Doherty
Dear Carol, Andrea and family. Our deepest sympathy to you. Joe gave me and my company the biggest business opportunity which still lives on today . He said he liked that I didn’t bs him, but, I’ll never forget his no bs line to me. He said I looked terrible for my young age. Lol… then we had another beer. I trusted and respected his advice. Thank you Joe.
Franco Bilotta
I have known Joe for many years and he was a one-of-a-kind. A true gentlemen, very intelligent, kind, and blessed with a no bs attitude. Business brought us together but his charm and kindness made us friends. I enjoyed our long conversations and made sure I kept my schedule clear for hours when we talked because I didn’t want to miss a story, a detail, or sometimes a lesson. Joe will be missed by many but certainly never forgotten by anyone.
My deepest condolences to Carol, Andrea, Sean, Lucas, Julian and everyone that loved Joe.
Lou Cottreau
Dearest Carol and Andrea and family. Although it has been some time since Gunda and I spent time with you and Joe, a flood of memories are hitting me as I think of all of you. My heart aches as I know yours must. There is no greater testament to a person than the unsolicited kindness that is written in the words herein from others about Joe. He was that and more.
Gunda and Lou Cottreau
James Chin
Carol, it was with great sadness that we learned of Joe’s passing. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and we hope that in a small way they help through these trying times.
Jim & Patsy
Pat Smith Conlon
Carol, Andrea and all the Schrei family. I am very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. It’s unfortunate when we lose touch with friends, over the years, who were such a part of our young lives. Please accept my condolences.
Pat
Craig Smith
Carol Andrea and Family. I am very sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Joe was a great mentor. I have lots of great memories. Our Deepest Condolences.
Craig and Charlene.
Mary Perrier
Carol, Andrea & Family,
I’m so sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Although its been years since we’ve seen each other I’ll always remember the good times we had. My thoughts & prayers are with you & family at this difficult time.
Love & Hugs.
Mary
Capt. Nick veselica
Joe,
You always made my day. Always greeted with a smile and a story. It was a honor and pleasure to know you. I loved to talk boats with you. You were always such a loving and caring person to everyone around you. Totally genuine. Last I saw you were so excited for your new grand child, cruising your boats. I miss having you and Carol as dock neighbors.
Rest easy my friend.