Passed away on November 2nd, 2018 at 51 years of age. Cherished father of Crystal and Jacklyn Atkins. Loving Grandpa Joe of Nathan. Beloved son of Pat (Wayne) Lingard, and Joe Atkins. Dear brother of Dawn Martinello, Christine Pitre, Chris (Catherine) Lingard and the late Lisa Newman. Joey will be sadly missed by his extended family and dear friends. If you so desire, donations to the Downtown Mission would be appreciated by the family. Visitation Thursday from 12:00 p.m. until time of Prayer Service at 1:00 p.m. at Families First 3260 Dougall Ave. South Windsor, 519-969-5841. Procession to Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.