MAHER, Joseph Lorne "Joe" - 73, Bridgetown , passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008, in Soldiers' Memorial Hospital , Middleton. Born in Halifax , he was a son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Healey) Maher. Joe was a retired RCAF Aviation Technician. He is survived by daughters, Cheryl (Don) Rocheleau, Belgium; Allison Maher (David Bowlby), Dempsey Corner; sons, Shawn (Linda) Maher, Surrey, B.C.; Jason Maher, Edmonton, Alta.; sister, Betty (John) Etter, Halifax; brothers, Allen (Rena) Maher, Truro; Ted (Cathy) Maher, Sackville; Ronnie (Chook) Maher, Prospect; grandchildren, Erin, Melissa, Jamie, Kyle, Kevin, Connor, Devon and Richard; Jeff and Colin French; Steven and Jenn Alexewich; Bryson, Bret and Breanne Marshall; stepdaughters, Cathy (John) French, Calgary; Joyce (Bill) Alexewich, Comox, B.C.; step- son, David (Jocelyn) Marshall, Liverpool. He was predeceased by his first wife, the former LaDonna Ness and his second wife, the former Mary Sproule; brothers, Ralph and Gerald. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, September 26, in Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St., (902) 825-3448, Rev. Deacon Don Boudreau officiating. A reception will be held following the service at the Kingston Branch No. 98 Royal Canadian Legion. Interment will be in Glen Margaret. By request, family flowers only. Donations in memory may be made to the Kingston Branch No. 98 Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Fund. On-line condolences may be made through: www.middletonfuneralhome.com