FARMINGTON – Joseph Leon Zinck, 76, died Thursday, Dec. 13, at the Franklin Memorial Hospital.

Joseph, also known as Jo-Joe was a longtime resident of the Victorian Villa in Canton. During his stay, he was well taken care of and was loved by everyone. His smile and laughter made everyone around him smile. He enjoyed going on adventures with his Outreach workers and he looked forward to eating the hamburger and mushroom pizzas made with love by Vickie. He will be missed by everyone he touched during his life.

He was born in Mexico, on Oct. 17, 1931, a son of Perley and Mary Elizabeth (Watson) Zinck.

Survivors include a sister, Mary Freeman and husband, Lionel, of Rumford; many nieces and nephews; some important people in his life were Joe Sirois, Executive Director at HOPE Association as well as Debbie Blais and Cindy Beedy, his Outreach workers from HOPE Association.

He was predeceased by sisters, Pearl Thompkins and Hazel Blais.