The death occurred peacefully at Henderson Hospital, Hamilton, Ont., on Monday, July 13, 2009, of Joseph “Joe” Godfrey Sonier of Hamilton Ont., and formerly of Summerside, P.E.I., aged 61 years. Joe was born in Summerside on Sept. 17, 1947, to his late parents, Ervan and Ruby (nee Grady) Sonier. Beloved husband of Nancy (nee Arsenault) Sonier. Loving father of Fabian (Mary), Darren (Diana) and Donny (Rosalynne) all of Hamilton, Ont. Also lovingly remembered by his nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Survived by his brothers and sisters: Ervan, Marlene (Dennis) Gaudet, Gloria (Edwin) MacIntyre, Linda (Yves) Leonard and Don (Lynn) all of Summerside and his sisters and brothers-in-law: Betty Murphy (Don), Shirley Dickinson, Velda Harris (Wensel), Ruby Jurkowski (Joe), Douglas Arsenault (Bonnie), David Arsenault, Judy Gaudet (Danny), Sally Arsenault (Norbert), Blair Arsenault (Norma), Debra Sobey (Richard) and Rodney Arsenault (Jane). Besides his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brothers-in-law: Lorne, Ralph, Harvey and Bobby Arsenault. Following cremation, a private memorial service will be held in Hamilton, Ont. Memorial donations in Joe’s memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly accepted and can be made at the East Prince Funeral Home 245 Pope Rd. Summerside. Online condolences can be sent to epfuneral@pei.aibn.com

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