With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Joseph "Joey" Aucoin on September 14, 2022, surrounded by the love of staff and friends. Joey was born on July 11, 1966 in Glace Bay, Cape Breton. He spent his early childhood years raised in loving foster homes in Glace Bay.

Joey graced HCRS with his sweet presence on August 22, 1985. He has been a blessing to the HCRS community since.

Joey was a true Cape Bretoner through and through. He often greeted people with a hearty "Hi Bye". He usually always had a smile on his face and was always thankful for everything that was provided to him.

Joey was retired from Summer Street Industries. He was a member of the SSI choir. He was a former athlete of Special Olympics, track and bowling.

Joey was always a social butterfly. He loved people, especially the ladies. He enjoyed joking and teasing people and loved when he was teased back. He loved sitting in his room with his headphones on singing away to all his CDs or playing his guitar.

Joey had a beautiful spirituality; he attended St. John the Baptist Church and then moved on to Holy Name Church in Westville and always enjoyed Saturday Mass and felt very loved by the congregation. Joey always ended his day with prayers. 

Joey loved to go for drives and take part in activities. He loved his trips to Cape Breton with Colleen, Charles and June. Lots of laughs, singing and fun were enjoyed. Last year he was able to enjoy one last Cape Breton overnight trip with Sara, Colleen and Carl, leaving lots of cherished memories.

Joey is survived by his roommates, Carl, Fred and Evan and also his loving staff. He will be dearly missed by the McPherson family who loved him very much.

Joey was predeceased by his roommate and friend, Phillip Archibald.

Joey has been cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at R.H. Porter Funeral Home, 55 Almont Ave., New Glasgow on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, with a visitation from 1-2pm followed by service at 2pm, with Father Gary MacPherson and Rev. Charles McPherson officiating. A burial will follow at Abercrombie Cemetery. 

A special thank you to Dr. Park, Dr. Farrell and Rachel (Palliative Care), and the VON for the wonderful care they provided Joey. Donations in Joey’s name can be made to Highland Community Residential Services, 115 MacLean St., 2nd Floor, New Glasgow, NS, B2H 4M5.

"Don’t cry because it’s over, smile because it happened" Dr. Seuss