Joseph William Ireland (7 Jan 1917 - 15 Jan 2017)
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In loving memory of Joseph William Ireland who sadly passed away on 15th January 2017.
He was born on 7th January 1917 in Southwark, South London, and schooled at the Paragon.
He then worked with a Musical Instrument Manufacturers, that helped develope his lifelong love of music.
In WW2, he was a Signals Instructor with the Royal Hampshires, and stationed on the I.o.W.
During his time on the Island, he met Barbara Wright, who he married in 1941.
The second half of the War saw Joseph transferred over to he Royal Navy, where he served in the Mediterranean on a Fleet Minesweeper HMS Coquette.
After the War, he worked with British Ropes Ltd., in London, until he was transferred as Area Manager to start up their Southampton branch in 1948.
Joseph and Barbara remained in Southampton for the rest of their lives, living in the same house.throughout.
They had three children, Anthony, Paul and Penny.
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Dear Uncle Joe, you were a true gentleman, we are so pleased you had your 100th birthday. You will be sorely missed but you are reunited with Aunty Barbara. Love always Suzanne & Colin
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Uncle Joe you were a true gentleman and a lovely Uncle, reunited with Auntie Barbara, all our love Lynda and Tony xxx
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Goodbye Uncle Joe. You were always wonderful to me, and I'm so glad you made it to your 100th birthday!
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In loving memory of dear dad
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Dear Dad, you were always the epitome of a perfect Gentleman, and your kindly nature will be remembered by all who knew you.
To me, you were a wonderful inspiration and I was both proud and honoured to be your Son.
My everlasting love, Anthony x
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You were the epitome of the perfect Gentleman and an inspiration to all who knew you.
You will always be loved by your Family and Friends, and I feel proud and honoured to be your Son.
All my lasting love,
Anthony.
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Barbara, Violet and Joe Remembered
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