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Joseph Michael Patrick McGaughey

August 18, 2023

Joseph McGaughey

Joseph Michael Patrick McGaughey

July 12, 1951 - August 18, 2023

After a short battle with cancer, Joe McGaughey peacefully passed away at Eagle Ridge Hospital in Port Moody on August 18, 2023, surrounded by loving family. Joe was predeceased by his parents, Joe, and Annie (McCann) McGaughey and is survived by his wife, Wendy (Abrahamson); sister, Bev Bengert; two daughters, Amanda (Chris) Roberts and Ashleigh (Ricky, deceased) Taylor; and son, Sean (Brittany). He is also survived by his four grandchildren, Kye, Brixton, Penelope, and Madeleine; and the mother of his children, Joanne (Barton) McGaughey. Joe will be missed by many, including his stepchildren, Dionne (Steve) Tremblay, Dana Robb, and Danielle Dagg (Bill Nash), and extended family and friends.

Joe started his working career at Kelly Douglas in Burnaby. Following its closure, he worked for his sister and brother-in-law's company, Bengert Recycling. He then worked at Burnaby Hospital and finally retired with the City of Port Coquitlam.

Please join us for a Celebration of Joe's Life on Sunday, September 24th from 1 to 4 pm at 3235 Flint St., Port Coquitlam in the main floor amenity room.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Eagle Ridge Hospital Foundation or BC Cancer Foundation in Joe's honour.


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Messages of Condolence


So sorry for your trouble. Another cousin gone to the big reunion in the sky. ~ Sharon and Raymond McGaughey


So sorry to hear of Joe’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~ Ruth Carter


Sending gentle hugs and much Love your way Our deepest condolences on your loss Rest peacefully Joe ✌️ ~ Deborah


My sincere condolences to Wendy and the Family. ~ Doug Cowles


My heart aches for all of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Rest in peace, cousin Joey. ~ Judy (McCann) Bonifacio


I am so sad to hear of Joe's passing. My condolences to Sean & the Mcgaughey family on behalf of myself and my family. Though I only spent brief moments with him, I will remember them with fondness and gratitude forever. ~ Melanie Zimney


Wendy, I’m so sorry to hear of Joe’s death. My deepest condolences to you & the family. ~ Barbara Allen