Rathwell, M. J. 'Joe' Peacefully in hospital in Perth on Sunday, August 1st, 2010, Joe Rathwell in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Violet (nee Echlin) for 56 years. Loved father of Sharon (Art) Sweeney and Cheryl of Perth. Dear grandfather of Todd (Lynn) Sweeney and their children Ella and Bennett of Lefroy, Tim (Mindy) Sweeney and their children Taylor and Dustin of Dutton, Troy Sweeney of Perth and Tanya (Andrew) Kirkham and their daughter Chloe of Shelburne. Joe is survived by his sister Luella (late Thomas) Jones of White Lake; predeceased by his parents Albert and Samantha, sister Bessie (Les) Wilson, Ruby (Edgar) Plaunt, Rita (Gilbert) Fraser and his brothers Wilbur and Thomas (Sheila) Rathwell. He will be missed by his sisters-in-law Joyce (Carl) Moss of Smiths Falls and Margaret Weir of Port Elmsley, his numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010 from 1:00 to 2:30 P.M. followed by funeral service in the Chapel at 3:00 P.M. Interment, Elmwood Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to a memorial fund of choice would be appreciated.