Condolence: I knew Joseph Michael Housam back in 2006-2007 when he attended the University of Western Ontario Piano Technology program. It was a very tough and rigourus program, and the 14 of us managed to get through the year and learned lots. We all felt like family, after being though so much, and we are all saddened to have lost our younger brother last year.

Joe used to play Amy Winehouse "Rehab" over and over as we were working on our pianos! We were in the midst of planning a reunion when we found out that Joe had passed. We thought we were going to see him again, but that time had run out. All 13 of us hope you are dancing amongst the stars now!

Condolence: No one can prepare you for a loss; it comes like a swift wind. This young man left too early.
However, take comfort in knowing that he is now at rest, but only temporarily.

Revelation 21:4 says, "And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away."

Isaiah 35:8 says, "He will swallow up death forever, And the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces. The reproach of his people he will take away from all the earth, For Jehovah himself has spoken it."

My deepest condolences go out to the whole family.

Condolence: The message of Joe's passing reached me while in Scotland with a group of students. I have wonderful memories of similar excursions with Joe; his graciousness dealing with younger students, his excitement about geoscience, the happiness he radiated at camp, the piece of core he brought me after his first summer job. Any Beatles song I hear reminds me of him and his love of life. I am thankful for having met him.

Condolence: Our thoughts and prayers are with the Housam family at this difficult time. Sending love and hugs to you all! God Bless! Xoxo Penny and Gary.

Condolence: I wanted to send all my love and support through. I am thinking of you all. I only wish that in such sadness you are able to find a pocket of happiness today to remember the beautiful soul that was Joe, I can't not smile when I think about the way his slow smile used to take over his whole face, the way that his calm and unassuming manner belied a super smart brain that looked at the world with continual compassion and intrigue. It was such a short time that I got to spend with him when he was living with Gran and Grandad but you could firmly see the man he was becoming and he was a special one. Love you all very much x

Condolence: Steve, Louise, & Tessa, please accept my deepest sympathy for your tremendous loss. Joe was a beautiful soul who was taken far too soon. My thoughts and prayers are with today and always. Love Be With You,
Sylvia

Condolence: Met Joe when were both about 15 working at mcdonalds, we shared many adventures over the next decade, and those are memories I'll never forget, we grew apart in recent years as Joe has always been a rambling man, while I'm more of a stay at home kind of guy, but we always kept in touch and whenever we did manage to get together it's was always like old times, I guess that's something I thought we would always have, I'm gonna miss you buddy.

Condolence: I know Joe was a great boy because all the times we talked about him and I especially remember the story of the numinous tattoos he had ,that was his secret for a while . This is a very sad day , but it's a day to celebrate Joes life and to take comfort from that . Sorry I couldn't be there but you are in my thoughts xx

Condolence: I feel very fortunate that I had the opportunity to talk to Joe at Steve's 60th last year, and to appreciate the kind and thoughtful young adult he had become. Over the years I have enjoyed hearing news about Joe and learning that he was growing into a caring young man and talented musician, and I could feel your pride and closeness as a family. I'm saddened by your loss and sorry I can't be with you right now, but you're always in my thoughts. Sending you my love. Jackie xx

Condolence: Steve and Louise...We are very sorry for your loss and send much love and healing your way xo