Bateston
We, the family, regret to announce the passing of Joey, on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, after a short but courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital, Sydney.
Born on March 27, 1952, in Burin, Newfoundland, Joey was the son of the late Joseph and Janet (Bolt) Pitcher.
Joey is survived by his loving wife, Ann (Spencer) Pitcher; three sons, Daniel (Jeanne), David (Jodie), and Kevin (Stephanie); grandchildren, whom he loved dearly, Kinnon, Ben, Jack, Beau, Teddy and his only granddaughter, Rosie; siblings, Harry (Donna), Wayne (Nora), Calvin (Caroline), Yvonne (Harry), Bonnie (Stewart) and Peggy (Bernie); many nieces and nephews; as well as Aunt Winnie and Uncle Harry.
Besides his parents, Joey was predeceased by his twin brother who died at birth; mother and father-in-law, William and Josepha (Locke) Spencer (who thought of him as a son) and brother-in-law, Jim Bates.
Joey was an avid Maple Leaf fan and loved playing in the Wednesday hockey league with the guys. He had a great love of music and enjoyed playing his guitar. His greatest joy was spending time with his grandchildren, who called him Bop.
Special thanks to the staff at the Cape Breton Regional Hospital for all the great care provided to Joey during his battle, especially to his Palliative Care Nurse, Brett Gillis, and his oncologist, Dr. Kian Kodadad.
A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of Joey Pitcher will be held at Pier Community Funeral Home, 1092 Victoria Rd. (entrance on Church St.), Whitney Pier from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Private family interment will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Joey may be made to Hospice Palliative Care Society of Cape Breton.
Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care and direction of Pier Community Funeral Home.
Online Condolences
Our deepest condolences to the Pitcher family. Loss of a family member is heartbreaking. Our hearts go out to you. I played hockey for a number of years on
Wednesday with Joey. He will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
From: Joe & Mary Macpherson
Ann, Daniel, David, Kevin and families. We are so sorry for your loss. Our heartfelt sympathy to all of the family during this difficult time. Brian and Donna MacIntyre-Lahey.
From: Brian Lahey
So very sorry to hear Joey has passed. My wife Josephine and I wish to offer our heart felt condolences to Anne and the boys as well to family members. Joey and I used to work together at Nat Sea in Louisbourg years ago. We sometimes travelled together and shared many laughs with other friends such as Henry, Darrel, Eric just to name a few. Once the plant shutdown we all lost touch with one another. Joey was a great guy, fun to be around, ready to lend a hand and a devoted Husband and Father. Hard to believe he is not with us. May God bless him.
From: Gary Skinner
My sincere sympathy to all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you navigate through this immense loss of husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law, uncle.
From: Colleen Wilson
Dear Peggy, Bernie & family,
We are so truly sorry for your loss. All our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Brian, Shelley, Justin, Brandon & Brilun Staff
From: Shelley Lund
Sincere condolences to the family, you are in our thoughts and prayers🌹
Rest in peace Joey🙏🏻
From: Stanley and Karen Pink
Our sincere condolences to family and friends regarding Joey’s recent passing. Attended school, played sports and enjoyed Joey’s friendship during my boyhood years in Louisbourg. Joey Pitcher was first class in every respect. Rest in Peace my Friend.
From: Vernon Peck
Our condolences to you Ann and your family.
Ann and family, our deepest condolences on Joey’s passing, our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Michelle & Jimmy de Vries
Ann and Family: Sending our sincerest condolences to you during this time of sadness. May all your wonderful memories you have created together help to bring you peace, comfort and strength.
Sincere condolences to the Pitcher and Spencer families.
My condolences to Ann and the Pitcher family.
I have the fondest memories playing music with Joey and his buddies Brian and Glenn back in the 70’s
Pitcher and Spencer families: sincere condolences from BIlly and I. Thoughts andprayers with all.
Sincere condolences to all the family. So very sorry for your loss.
Thinking of you, Ann and family, at this sad time. Lean on each other, for support, at this difficult time.
So sorry to hear..love and prayers to the family
Ann ,Dan ,Kevin and David my deepest sympathies to you all and your families on your loss. May all your precious memories help with the healing.
So so very sorry to all the family for your loss hugs to you all
We are so sorry to hear this. Praying to all the family.sorry I can not make it down. Hugs and prayers. Will visit this summer
Deepest Sympathy to all the family RIP Joey
Peggy,Bernie, Justin ,Joseph &Families & The Pitcher Family.
We’re so very sorry for such a great loss. Know that you are in our thoughts & prayers .May all the special memories you have be a comfort to you .
God bless .
Deepest Sympathy to Ann and Family.RIP Joey
Sincere condolences to all the family on Joey’ s passing. I remember him fondly from our Wandsworth/Epworth days. May precious memories bring you comfort in the coming days.
So sorry for your loss He will be missed by many Thoughts and prayers for you and your family
Sending prayers and thoughts to his family & friends.
Deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one . To all the Pitcher family our condolences are with you at this sad time. you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless.
Condolences to the family, thinking of all of you .
I remember Joey as a boy, chasing his sisters and I as we played together in the yard at Epworth. Have wonderful memories of the Pitcher family. Lifetime friends. 💔💔🙏🙏
So sorry for your family’s loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
So sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you all, will not be easy. God Bless you all.
Sincere condolences to all the family
So very sorry for the loss of your brother Our hearts and prayers with you, Calvin and the entire family.
Ann, Daniel, David, Kevin and families,
So very sorry to hear about Joey’s passing. He was a great guy, wonderful family man and dedicated hockey Dad. His suffering is over and may he rest in peace. Bless you all,
My sincere sympathy to you Ann and families
My sincere condolences to your family for this profound loss…My thoughts and prayers are with you all🙏
Ann and family , sending Heartfelt Sympathy and Sincere Condolences for. the loss of Joey. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very sad and difficult time . May Joey Rest in Peace 🙏🙏
My deepest condolences across the miles to Yvonne and the family. May he rest in peace and his memories remain close to your hearts❤️
Shocked and saddened to hear of Joey’s passing. Sincere sympathy, thoughts and prayers to his Family and may he R.I.P.
Sincere Condolences to all the family. So sorry for you loss
Sorry to hear of your loss , condolences to the Pitcher families
My heartfelt condolences and sympathy to the Pitcher and Spencer families. You are in my prayers and thoughts during this difficult time…hugs.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time
Sincere condolences to the Pitcher family on Joey’s passing. I remember him from his Wandsworth / Epworth days.
To all the Pitcher family, Ann & boys and also to his brothers and sisters, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he find eternal peace! Judy & Roger Magee
My condolences to Joe’s family and friends. As a member of a family that has a long history with Louisbourg, he will be missed by the community and all who knew him.
Dear Ann and family…I am so sorry about Joey’s passing. I’ve known Joe and Ann for a very long time and have always seen them as very happy together. Sincere sympathy from Buddy and me.
Our very sincere condolences to all the family. We knew Joey from his Wandsworth/ Epworth days. Praying that God’s comfort & strength will be yours as you face the days ahead. Cherish your memories. Deepest Sympathy. Florence & Cecil
To Calvin, Wayne, Anne and all the Pitcher and Spencer families.
We are very saddened to learn of Joey’s passing. We grew up with Joey in Louisbourg, went to school together, and I played many sports with him during that time. I remember him as being a very nice guy and very athletic.
The loss of a loved one in never easy. We offer our deepest condolences during this most difficult time.
May God Bless.
Aubrey and Ann Shepard
sorry for your loss,our sincere condolences..Wayne & Doreen Lhey
Sincere condolences to you Ann and the family at this sad time RIP Joey Ken and Wendy
Anne, Daniel, David, Kevin, the Pitcher and Spencer Families: our deepest sympathy and prayers are with you today and your days ahead. May you all take some comfort in your memories of Joey and also knowing that caring friends and family have you in their thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Beryl & Wilson
My most sincere condolences to you, Ann, and the whole family. My thoughts are with you.
Joey will be missed by the Wednesday Hockey Crew for sure. The boys had a couple dozen beer today and had a toast in his memory. A great guy on and off the ice.
Peggy, Bernard, Yvonne and the Pitcher family. So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May he Rest in Peace.
Wow, so sad to learn and read about Joey’s passing. It has been many many years since we chatted. I have such fond memories in Louisbourg with Joey and a small circle of friends. My sincere condolences to Ann and family and all of Pitchers.