It is with great sadness that the family of the late Joseph Walter Plowman of Port au Choix, NL announce his passing on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2014 at his family residence in Port au Choix at the age of 80 years. Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories, his wife Leona; children Gerald (Mona), Bear Cove, Jean (Craig) O'Keefe, Port au Choix, Carolann (Dennis) Caines, Stephenville, Sandra (Keith) Noseworthy, Barry (Winnie) of Port au Choix, Michael (Pam) Elmsdale, Nova Scotia, Paula (Barry) Taylor, Port Saunders, and Krista (Tim) St. Albert, Alberta; grandchildren Michael, Max, Melissa, Danny, Dean, Paul, Timmy, Tyler, Tony, Daniel, Christopher, Shelly, Vicki, Joey, Jeffrey, Brian, Amanda, Mackenzie, Melissa, and Megan; great-grandchildren Ajay, Amber, Alexis, Martin, Lucas, and Hunter; brother John Plowman, Ontario; sister Gladys Solo, Toronto; and a large circle of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his son Brian, parents Edward and Beatrice and a number of brothers and sisters. Visitation took place at the family residence in Port au Choix on Monday and Tuesday. The funeral service was held at St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 2 p.m. with Fr. Devine and Fr. Britto officiating. Interment followed at the Interfaith Cemetery, Sandy Cove. As expressions of sympathy, flowers were graciously accepted or donations may be made to a charity of one's choice. To sign the family guestbook or to make a memorial donation, you may visit our website at www.fillatre.ca.